We publish stories, interviews, and articles from the shared ownership movement.

Curious about the financial details of employee ownership transactions? This article breaks down the essential components, explores the different financing types, and illustrates what various transactions look like.

Are you a business owner looking to transition out, secure your company’s future and reward your employees? For those looking to pay-it-forward, consider employee ownership with an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Employee ownership is nothing new. According to The National Fund For Workforce Solutions 6,500 companies have already transitioned part or all of their company to their employees. An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a way to transfer ownership to your employees seamlessly, while leaving your legacy intact.

Explore the transformative potential of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) for family businesses. EOTs offer a unique and beneficial strategy for family business owners planning their exit, ensuring the continuity and prosperity of the family legacy and culture, while also increasing employee engagement and retention.

B-Corporations (B-Corps) are increasingly embracing Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) as a means to enrich their commitment to environmental stewardship, community development, and employee empowerment. This article delves into the integration of EOTs within the B-Corp structure, highlighting the relationship between employee ownership and the core values of social and environmental responsibility.

In a bold and visionary move, Text-Em-All, an 18-year old SaaS company with 43 employees, proudly announces it is now a 100% employee-owned company. Championed through an innovative perpetual trust model in collaboration with Common Trust, this transformation heralds a new era in employee ownership and succession planning and will aid the business in its goal of being a 100-year company.

In a bold and visionary move, Text-Em-All, an 18-year old SaaS company with 42 employees, proudly announces it is now a 100% employee-owned company. Championed through an innovative perpetual trust model in collaboration with Common Trust, this transformation heralds a new era in employee ownership and succession planning and will aid the business in its goal of being a 100-year company.

There’s nothing like having skin in the game to keep you focused, motivated, and engaged. Just ask any business owner. This logic extends to employees, as well. As an increasing number of companies are discovering, an employee ownership structure is a highly effective way to foster a culture of engagement and accountability.

As business owners, planning our exit requires more than just a strategy for ourselves. It's essential to consider how our departure impacts employees. A poorly communicated exit can lead to decreased morale and high turnover. Here’s how to make sure everyone involved has a positive experience.

For the 3 in 5 small business owners that will seek a sale over the next decade, Common Trust offers a streamlined approach for selling owners to access liquidity by exiting to their employees

Clegg Auto is the first EOT in Utah – a transformation that stands as a testament to the "ownership flywheel" effect, where employee empowerment drives performance.