Resources - Montgomery Road Inc.

Program Resources

Purpose:

A curated set of books, articles, websites, tools, and media to help small and disadvantaged construction businesses (DBEs/SBEs) strengthen operations, grow financially, and compete effectively for contracts.

Articles & White Patpers

Guide to HR Management for Small Business – https://jobbloghq.com/hr-blog/human-resources-management-small-business/
Managing Your Workforce in TN: https://www.tn.gov/workforce/employers/training.html
Small Business Administration Business Guide: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide
Doing Business in the Tennessee District (SBA): https://www.sba.gov/district/tennessee/doing-business-tennessee-district
The TN APEX Accelerator – Assistance with government contracting: https://tnapex.ecenterdirect.com/
6 HR Compliance Challenges Every Small Business Faces in 2025: https://www.oemamerica.com/6-hr-compliance-challenges-every-small-business-faces-in-2025/
Does Your Small Business Need HR?: https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/human-resources/small-business-human-resources-department
AI for Small Business (SBA) – Risks and benefits of AI: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/ai-small-business

Books

Leadership & Strategy

Start with Why – Simon Sinek
The Start-up of You – Reid Hoffman & Ben Casnocha
Lean In – Sheryl Sandberg

Business Growth & Structure

The E-Myth Revisited – Michael E. Gerber
Built to Sell – John Warrillow
How to Grow Your Small Business – Donald Miller

Finance & Wealth

Profit First – Mike Michalowicz
We All Should Be Millionaires – Rachel Rodgers

Leadership & Well-being

The Emotionally Healthy Leader – Peter Scazzero
Construction & Subcontractor Focused
Managing the Profitable Construction Business – Thomas C. Schleifer, Kenneth T. Sullivan, John M. Murdough
Construction Subcontractor’s Handbook – Clarifies contracts, payment structures, and risk management
Road Building for Beginners – Practical guide on road construction basics

Websites & Tools

SBA.gov – Small Business Administration resources.
SCORE.org – Free business mentoring & training.
HelloSkip.com – Grants, funding, and credit resources.
GIPFinancials.com – Pricing tools, financial clarity.
Wave.com – Free accounting software for small business.
Intuit.com – QuickBooks, TurboTax, Credit Karma.

Media & Podcasts

TED Talk: 6 Tips on Succeeding as an Entrepreneur – https://youtu.be/eHJnEHyyN1Y?si=xJv-F4M-PJlEtZWt
Social Proof Podcast – Small business case studies – https://www.youtube.com/@realsocialproof
Audria Richmond – Brand & marketing strategist – https://www.youtube.com/@audriarichmond
GIP Financials – Real-world financial strategies – https://www.youtube.com/@gipfinancials