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We’re making a dent in wealth inequality with employee ownership. Find out how with insights from our network of presidents, small business owners, brokers, and employee owners.

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Small business succession planning: establishing a legacy

Small business succession planning is more than just selling your business when you retire. It’s about creating an exit strategy that takes into account your community, your employees, and the emotional and detailed process that is selling a business. It’s about establishing a legacy.

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Employee ownership is the future of small business because company success becomes an employee incentive. Employee owners who understand how the business operates apply that...
After my father's passing, I took over his automotive repair business. After reinvesting in the company, I partnered with Teamshares to exit in a way...
Holistic support in the workplace are systems and tools that support operational efficiencies, sustainable growth, and a healthy work-life balance. Teamshares provides network company presidents...
Career succession planning prepares a company to fill critical roles, temporarily or permanently, within an organization to avoid disrupting day-to-day operations. By preparing for employee...

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