Employee Ownership
Colorado Gives Day provides Coloradans with the opportunity to exercise two of the “better angels of our nature,” gratitude and generosity. A recent visit to my pharmacy presented me with a vivid example of why I should donate to The Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center during the 2021 drive. My response will be to contribute… Continue reading “They won’t allow it” by Bill Kirton
For Erica Maldonado and Diego Pons, co-founder-owners of the San Luis Valley (SLV) Language Justice Cooperative, being bilingual wasn’t always a good thing. This sentiment changed, however, when they learned to leverage their bilingualism in a way that advanced them professionally and allowed them to fulfil a need within their community. Pons and Maldonado met… Continue reading The San Luis Valley Language Justice Cooperative: Empowering people through language
If you’re looking for an exit strategy, selling your business to your employees is one of the best options to consider.But if you’re a little confused or unsure about what that might entail, you’re in the right place to learn more.Selling your business to your employees isn’t as complicated as it seems, and sometimes it’s… Continue reading How To Sell A Business To Your Employees (Step-By-Step Guide)
Employee ownership is one of the best ways to preserve your company culture, make your business more resilient, promote an inclusive workplace, and give back to your employees. But just like a traditionally owned business, an employee owned company can take on many different forms. That’s why comparing the different types of employee ownership is… Continue reading Types of Employee Ownership
ESOP plans offer a myriad of benefits for companies, employees, and selling owners alike. While we’d love to help every business out there promote employee ownership through an ESOP plan, we know they aren’t perfect for everyone. That’s why comparing an ESOP with other retirement plans like a 401(k) is an important step in securing the… Continue reading ESOP vs 401k: Which Is Better For Your Business?
From bakeries to auto shops to home health care networks and everything in between, employee ownership is a rising strategy in the movement to create a more equitable and inclusive economy. While some businesses are formed from the start with some type of employee ownership built in, many employee owned businesses didn’t actually start out… Continue reading Is Employee Ownership Really Better For Business?
If the events of the twenty-first century have made anything clear, it’s that the economy created by doing “business as usual” doesn’t work for everyone.From the Great Recession and the Occupy Wall Street movement to a global pandemic that’s left countless families struggling to get by, small business owners and their communities are often the ones who… Continue reading What are the benefits of employee ownership?
In this webinar, you will learn how to• Create a culture of ownership now for a smooth succession later• Harness your employees’ insight and creativity to spur innovation• Utilize employee ownership and democratic management to attract employees and drive results.• Plan for growth with a game plan for engaging new and existing employeesThis workshop is ideal for• Colorado Business Owners /… Continue reading Online Seminar, Ownership Culture: How to Build It & Sustain It (Jan 10, 2018)
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