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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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6 Steps for a family-owned business transition

Selling a business is a pivotal moment for any family-owned small business, and it can be emotionally tumultuous for the owner, employees, and community. This...
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Benefits of employee ownership according to employee owners

Working at an employee-owned company comes with many financial and cultural benefits for employees, company owners, and communities. Learn about the benefits of employee ownership...
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5-Step retail distribution strategy for small businesses

Getting products into major retailers is a huge achievement for any brand, especially a high-potential small business. This guide explores retail distribution strategies, how to...
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How employee ownership culture reinvigorates small businesses

Creating an ownership culture starts from the top down. In an interview with small business president Colleen V., she discusses how employee ownership has reinvigorated...
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Small business succession planning statistics in 2023: preserving a legacy

Small businesses are a vital part of domestic and global economies. However, succession planning statistics show that the vast majority of U.S. small businesses, even...

Crisis averted: Small business survival in the wake of the silver tsunami

As Baby Boomer small business owners retire en masse in the coming years, new models for transferring ownership to employees are keeping businesses open, preserving...
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Succession planning template to transition a business in 8 months

Succession plans are crucial for the survival of family businesses. Without one, businesses that have been integral to their communities for decades may vanish. The...
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How education maximizes the benefits of employee ownership at Teamshares network companies

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...
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I sold my family business to Teamshares: here’s how it went

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...
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Holistic support at Teamshares: what to expect as a president

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...
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Career succession planning to build a talent pipeline

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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