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Teamshares acquisition process and criteria

Teamshares is one of America's largest buyers of small businesses from retiring owners, with an 80% close rate on signed LOIs. Learn about the Teamshares model, transaction process, and acquisition criteria that ensures the small businesses we buy never have to be sold again.

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Succession planning statistics in 2026: preserving a legacy

Small businesses are a vital part of domestic and global economies. However, succession planning statistics show that the vast majority of U.S. small businesses, even...
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6 Steps for a family-owned business transition

Selling a business is a pivotal moment for any family-owned small business, and it can be emotionally tumultuous for the owner, employees, and community. This...

Auto shop succession: not an exit, an evolution

How Teamshares helps your truck/auto repair business stay local but grow stronger through a national network and employee ownership...

Crisis averted: Small business survival in the wake of the silver tsunami

As Baby Boomer small business owners retire en masse in the coming years, new models for transferring ownership to employees are keeping businesses open, preserving...
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Succession planning for business owners and professionals

Succession planning is about more than just selling your business upon retirement. It’s about planning for longevity within the community, continued employment for your employees,...
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Succession planning template to transition a business in 8 months

Succession plans are crucial for the survival of family businesses. Without one, businesses that have been integral to their communities for decades may vanish. The...
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Small business succession planning: establishing a legacy

Small business succession planning is more than just selling your business when you retire. It’s about creating an exit strategy that takes into account your...
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How to successfully navigate a midlife transition after selling a small business

Midlife transitions are difficult for anyone, but especially for small business owners who are selling the business they’ve spent their lives building. Learning how to...
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Guide to collaborative leadership skills at work

Collaborative leadership is about getting feedback from the people you lead. Collaborative leaders collect more data about a situation, resulting in better business decisions and...
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Holistic support at Teamshares: what to expect as a president

Holistic support in the workplace are systems and tools that support operational efficiencies, sustainable growth, and a healthy work-life balance. Teamshares provides network company presidents...
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Career succession planning to build a talent pipeline

Career succession planning prepares a company to fill critical roles, temporarily or permanently, within an organization to avoid disrupting day-to-day operations. By preparing for employee...

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