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How Teamshares evaluates a business before the LOI: what we ask for (and don’t) and why

Every business advisor knows the friction of long diligence lists and questions that don't seem to matter yet. Here's how Teamshares actually evaluates a business...

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...
Carpet Plus's experienced staff of employee owners are key to the successes they've seen.

How employee ownership sparked growth at Carpet Plus

Charlottesville-based Carpet Plus joined the Teamshares network in 2022. Since then? They've built on success after success to reach all-time highs in revenue, margin, and...

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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...

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...
Teamshares network company former owner smiling and midlife transition booklet

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...
retiring small business owner talking to employee and successor

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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