THE COMMON TABLE
Find a useful resource, a different perspective, or the right kind of outside help.
Cooperative Development Institute (Service provider)
Help assessing and implementing a transition to worker ownership.
Keep in mind: Confirm region, scope, fees and separate financing arrangements; no loan commitment is implied.
EOT Advisors (Service provider)
Work on employee ownership trust structure and transaction design.
Keep in mind: Confirm deliverables, compensation and independent legal and tax representation.
Tools
National Center for Employee Ownership (Publisher)
Member resources covering employee-ownership feasibility and ongoing plan work.
Keep in mind: Check the relevant toolkit and membership terms; these are not tailored transaction services.
Event
National Center for Employee Ownership (Program / community provider)
Live educational sessions and recordings for members.
Keep in mind: Membership conditions apply; verify the selected session and presenter.
Service
Ohio Employee Ownership Center (Service provider)
One-to-one support exploring third-party sale, family transition, management buyout and employee ownership.
Keep in mind: Provider describes low or no cost; confirm the fee and local eligibility for your engagement.
Buyer opportunity
Teamshares (buyer)
An opportunity to submit a business for consideration by Teamshares.
Keep in mind: Teamshares is the transaction counterparty. Seek independent advice on price, terms and the employee-ownership structure.
Service
Vermont Employee Ownership Center (Service provider)
A multistep assessment of whether employee ownership fits business and owner goals.
Keep in mind: A free first consultation is advertised; the assessment itself is not assumed free.
Vermont Employee Ownership Center (Program / community provider)
Resources and events introducing employee ownership in Vermont.
Keep in mind: Check the selected event or resource; access terms vary.
Publication
National Center for Employee Ownership (Publisher)
An introduction to selling to employees, using owner stories and questions about possible ownership structures and the transition process.
Keep in mind: You need confirmation of feasibility, a financing plan, or someone to structure the transaction.