By Amy Crouzer, CPA Preferred-status certifications, such as a minority-owned or women-owned business designations, are designed to increase economic opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups. Similarly, one of the many purposes of an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is to increase economic opportunities for working-class Americans by giving them the opportunity to own stock in a […]
You’re Ready to Establish an ESOP — Now What?
By Kyla Hansen, CPA, CVA The decision to establish an employee stock ownership plan, or an ESOP, should never be taken lightly. It’s important to not only understand if an ESOP is right for your business but also to determine if it’s even a viable option. If you’ve done your due diligence and are ready to […]
Thinking of an ESOP for Your Business? 4 Factors to Consider
By Kyla Hansen, CPA, CVA Establishing an ESOP, or an employee stock ownership plan, might be the right option for your business, you, and your employees. If you’re thinking of implementing an ESOP, here are four factors you should consider first. Your expectations for the sale. Do you wish to turn over your business to your […]
5 Reasons Why Employee Ownership Could Be Right for Your Business
By Kyla Hansen, CPA, CVA An employee stock ownership plan, or an ESOP, is a retirement program that allows its participants to be owners of the company for which they work. As a business owner, you might consider an ESOP as a way to provide a valuable benefit for your employees. But this isn’t the […]