Mike Weinberg (Author)
A book about leading and managing a sales team.
- Reading · At my own pace · One-time purchase
Keep in mind: It is less directly applicable when you have no sales team.
THE COMMON TABLE
Explore help.
Find a useful resource, a different perspective, or the right kind of outside help.
Outside help for your kind of business
Explore the selected resources and services for each family, with their different purposes and access explained.
Salon Owners Collective (Provider)
Audio conversations about salon pricing, operating decisions and leading a team.
- Audio · At my own pace · Free
Keep in mind: Listening does not include individual coaching. Episodes promote separate programs; business results are not independently verified here.
Becky McCray (instructor) · Deb Brown (instructor) · SaveYour.Town (Program / community provider)
Community visits and presentations about practical action in small towns.
- Live group · Cost not confirmed
Keep in mind: This is not one-to-one advice on an individual firm’s accounts.
Publication
SBA buying guidance
U.S. Small Business Administration (Publisher)
An introduction to buying an existing business, including the work, costs, records, and professional help to consider.
- Reading · At my own pace · Free
Keep in mind: You need someone to investigate an opportunity or give feedback on your documents.
Publication
SBA closing and selling overview
U.S. Small Business Administration (Publisher)
An overview of closure, sale, and ownership transfer, with links to state information and sources of local help.
- Reading · At my own pace · Free
Keep in mind: You need a complete checklist tailored to your state, business structure, contracts, or debts.
Finder
SBA Lender Match
U.S. Small Business Administration (Matching network)
A referral tool connecting businesses with participating lenders.
- At my own pace · Free
Keep in mind: A match is not a loan application, eligibility decision or approval. Review lender terms separately.
Publication
SBA market research guidance
U.S. Small Business Administration (Publisher)
An introduction to market research, competitors, customer questions, and public data sources.
- Reading · At my own pace · Free
Keep in mind: You need feedback on your particular idea or someone to carry out the research.
Program
SBDC local training
Small Business Development Centers (Program / community provider)
Business workshops and training delivered by local Small Business Development Centers.
- Live group · Cost not confirmed
Keep in mind: Individual consulting and group training have different terms. Check the selected center’s dates, fees and enrollment.
Membership
Scalepath owner peer groups
Scalepath (Program / community provider)
Facilitated owner peer groups with community sessions and resources.
- Live group · Ongoing community · Ongoing payment
Keep in mind: A peer group does not perform professional work for you. Confirm placement, fees and commitment.
Service
SCORE mentoring
SCORE (Matching network)
Volunteer mentors offer individual business guidance. You can browse mentor profiles or request a match for your question.
- One-to-one · Free
Keep in mind: Mentors guide you; they do not take over your work. Match and availability depend on your needs and the mentor.
Program
Searchfunder membership
Searchfunder (Program / community provider)
A network of buyers, investors, lenders, brokers, and other professionals, with research and member discussions.
- Monthly membership · Reading · Interactive · Ongoing community · Ongoing payment
- Annual membership · Reading · Interactive · Ongoing community · Ongoing payment
- Lifetime membership · Reading · Interactive · Ongoing community · One-time purchase
Keep in mind: You want a guided course or an advisor accountable for reviewing your purchase.
Buyer opportunity
Selling a business to Teamshares
Teamshares (buyer)
An opportunity to submit a business for consideration by Teamshares.
- Interactive · Professional engagement · Cost not confirmed
Keep in mind: Teamshares is the transaction counterparty. Seek independent advice on price, terms and the employee-ownership structure.