THE COMMON TABLE
Find a useful resource, a different perspective, or the right kind of outside help.
Explore the selected resources and services for each family, with their different purposes and access explained.
University of Nebraska Extension (Program / community provider)
Business education and community workshops for Nebraska entrepreneurs.
Keep in mind: Check the particular workshop’s dates, language, fees and registration.
Chris Voss (Co-author) · Tahl Raz (Co-author)
A book about negotiation and communication.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Investment
New Majority Capital (funder)
Funding relationships for self-funded acquisition operators.
Keep in mind: Published criteria exclude some industries and traditional funded searches. Review economics, obligations and eligibility directly.
Mike Weinberg (Author)
A book about prospecting and winning new business.
Keep in mind: It is not an outsourced sales service.
Lakeysha Hallmon (Author)
A book about community support in entrepreneurship and life.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Publication
Nolo (Publisher)
An introduction to the questions a buyout arrangement addresses: who can leave, who can buy an interest, and how an ownership change is handled.
Keep in mind: You need a current assessment of your own agreement, a valuation, or someone to negotiate for you.
Finder
Nolo (Matching network)
Public listings for finding lawyers by location and practice area.
Keep in mind: Listings are paid advertisements. Verify licenses, conflicts, scope and fees; browsing does not establish representation.
Service
Ohio Employee Ownership Center (Service provider)
One-to-one support exploring third-party sale, family transition, management buyout and employee ownership.
Keep in mind: Provider describes low or no cost; confirm the fee and local eligibility for your engagement.
Book
Laura Vanderkam (Author)
A book about how people experience and use their time.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Partner On-Call Network (Service provider)
Support through a stated 22-step business-buying process.
Keep in mind: The firm says it is not a business broker. Agree the scope, fees and responsibilities.
Service
BMC Associates (Service provider)
BMC Associates’ guided and partly self-directed process for discussing a partnership and documenting its working arrangements.
Keep in mind: You want a quick agreement template or an advisor who will decide the terms for you.
Peter A. Mahler (Service provider)
Counsel for disputes between owners of closely held businesses.
Keep in mind: Confirm jurisdiction, conflicts, current availability and fees; professional status is provider-reported.