Resources

Explore our collection of free tools, guides, and valuation resources built for seasoned business owners preparing to sell, step back, or simply plan ahead. Whether you’re in home services, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or another Main Street industry, Legacy Entrepreneurs has put together these resources that offer honest, strategic guidance—without the fluff.

 
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Entity Tax Strategies for Business Sales

A practical quick-reference guide to how business structure impacts taxes during a sale, including key risks, deal structures, and planning strategies for LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps.
Business Valuation
Business Valuation- EXAMPLE

Need a more detailed and researched opinion on what selling your business might be worth? Here’s an example valuation of what we can get done for small business owners as part of listing your business for sale, or as a stand-alone valuation. This example is for a business of simple to moderate size and complexity.
Free Business Opinion of Value
Free Business Opinion of Value- EXAMPLE

Looking for a quick opinion on what selling your business might be worth? Here’s an example of what we can get done for small business owners in an initial consultation about selling your business.
Selling Your Business
Guide to Selling Your Business

Thinking about selling your business? Request our free step-by-step guide created for owners to learn how to prepare, market, and sell your business with confidence.
Selling Your Restaurant
Guide to Selling Your Restaurant

Thinking about selling your restaurant? Request our free step-by-step guide created specifically for Tennessee restaurant owners to learn how to prepare, market, and sell your business with confidence.
Confidential Information Memorandum
EXAMPLE: Confidential Information Memorandum

Thinking about selling your business? Here’s what a high-quality CIM (Confidential Information Memorandum) looks like. A strong CIM = better buyers, faster deals.
Hiring a General Manager

Guide to Hiring a General manager

Need our effective process for hiring a general manager for your small business? Get our Guide to Hiring a General Manager.
Roofing_ Scale and Sell
Roofing: Scale and Sell

Want to have the best, biggest, baddest roofing company in your area? Get our Roofing: Scale and Sell Guide.
The Business Owner’s Guide to Selling Your Business
The Business Owner's Guide to Selling Your Business

A comprehensive roadmap for business owners ready to transition to their next chapter. This presentation will guide you through the essential steps, considerations, and strategies for a successful business sale.
How to Hire a General Manager or Executive Leader
How to Hire a General Manager or Executive Leader

A step-by-step guide for small business owners ready to step back

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How to Maintain Confidentiality When Selling a Business in TN

Joseph Steigman: Apr 9, 2026

Selling a business in Tennessee requires a controlled disclosure process from the start. You need to protect employee...
4 min read

How to Save Taxes When Selling a Business (Most Owners Get This Wrong)

Joseph Steigman: Apr 6, 2026

If you're preparing to sell your business, your focus is probably on price. But here’s the truth: Structure often...
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Types of Business Buyers in Nashville: Buyer Spotlight with Colin Price

Joseph Steigman: Apr 3, 2026

If you are looking to sell your business in Nashville, TN, one of the biggest questions is not just what your business...