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Colorado’s New Tax Incentives for Employee-Owned Businesses
Colorado’s tax incentives make employee ownership more accessible. Learn how HB25-1021 benefits EOTs, ESOPs, and co-ops — and what to do next.
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Employee Ownership & EOTs: Insights, Guides & Strategies
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Owners Session: Discussing The First Year of Employee Ownership at Text-Em-All
Brad Herrmann, CEO & Founder of Text-Em-All, reflects on their first year as an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) — the challenges, structure, and cultural shifts that followed their transition to employee ownership.
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ESOPs vs Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs): What’s the Difference?
Use this comprehensive guide to compare ESOPs and EOTs, understand their benefits, and see how they can support your employee ownership and exit goals.
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Owners Session: Building Employee Buy-in for Employee-Owned Companies
Hear how ShopBot Tools built employee buy-in after transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust — world governance, engagement, and key leadership strategies.
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Business Succession Planning: Timing Your Exit Strategy for Success
Wondering when and how to start your business succession plan? Learn why early planning matters — and explore key steps for a successful business transition.
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Your Guide to Employee Ownership Models: ESOPs, EOTs, Worker Co-ops & Direct Sales
75% of business owners regret selling within a year of their exit. Employee ownership offers a different path — one that can reward your team, preserve your legacy, and provide fair value for the business you’ve built.
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How the Money Works in an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
Curious about the financial details of employee ownership transactions? This practical guide explains how the money works in an EOT deal — including financing, structuring, and planning — so you can better understand what’s possible.
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What Is an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)?
Learn what an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is, how it works, why business owners choose it, and whether employee ownership could be the right path for your business.