Ivan Lansberg (Author)
A book about continuity and succession in family businesses.
- Reading · At my own pace · One-time purchase
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
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SuccessionMatching business listings
SuccessionMatching (Matching network)
A matching platform for business owners and prospective successors.
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SuccessionMatching (Program / community provider)
A free account for introductory succession-planning articles, videos and resources. The matching listing is a separate paid offering.
- Reading · Video · At my own pace · Free
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The 5 Firsts
Mel Kleiman (Author)
A book about onboarding and retaining employees.
- Reading · At my own pace · Cost not confirmed
Keep in mind: It is not an employment-policy review.
Jacob Orosz (Author)
Jacob Orosz’s book about selling a business, offered as a PDF.
- Reading · At my own pace · Free
Keep in mind: This is published by a transaction advisory firm; reading does not provide representation.
Ellen Rohr (Author)
A business-planning book listed in the author’s shop.
- Reading · At my own pace · One-time purchase
Keep in mind: It is not a review of your plan by an adviser.
Michael Gerber (Author)
A book about developing business systems beyond the owner’s technical work.
- Reading · At my own pace · One-time purchase
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Ivan Lansberg (Co-author) · Devin DeCiantis (Co-author)
A book about family businesses operating through turbulent conditions.
- Reading · At my own pace · One-time purchase
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Carol Roth (Author)
A book about weighing business ownership against your circumstances.
- Reading · At my own pace · One-time purchase
Keep in mind: It is a decision framework rather than a launch checklist.
Noam Wasserman (Author)
Research on decisions about founders, ownership and the people building a company.
- Reading · At my own pace · One-time purchase
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Noam Wasserman (Creator) · Stanford University (Publisher)
An archived talk about early founder decisions and the people issues that can complicate building a business together.
- Audio · At my own pace · Free
Keep in mind: You need a current setup checklist, an agreement template, or help with an active disagreement. The examples concern startups.
Jack Stack (Co-author) · Bo Burlingham (Co-author)
A book explaining an approach to sharing business numbers and responsibility with employees.
- Reading · At my own pace · One-time purchase
Keep in mind: Reading is separate from training your staff or changing compensation arrangements.