Why it matters
It frames employee ownership from the owner’s perspective, which is often the doorway into ESOP exploration.
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Founders and business owners who are thinking about succession but are not yet committed to an ESOP.
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From Transitioning a business to employee ownership
An Owner's Guide to Business Succession Planning, 2nd Ed.
Use this optional workbook to clarify owner and stakeholder goals, management succession, timing, and a best-case outcome before selecting a buyer or structure. Keep its 2008 tax rates, transaction comparisons, and legal conclusions out of current decision-making.