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Exploring employee ownership? Learn the key tax considerations your CPA should evaluate — from EOTs and ESOPs to S-Corp conversions, installment sales, and trust structure decisions.
A thoughtful approach to succession doesn’t happen overnight. More often, it’s a series of conversations, tradeoffs, and moments of alignment that unfold over time.
A clear, practical guide to employee ownership — what it is, how it works, how it compares to traditional sales, and which models may fit different businesses.
Guidon, a leading Indianapolis architecture and engineering firm, transitions to an Employee Ownership Trust — becoming Indiana’s first EOT.
In late September, employee ownership leaders and operators from across the country gathered in Indianapolis, IN, for Stewards Circle 2025 — a full day of stories, lessons, and candid discussions about shaping the future of employee ownership through Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), hosted by Common Trust.
Learn how Ocaquatics Swim School transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) — a flexible ownership model that helps business owners protect their legacy, reward employees, and keep their companies independent for the long term.
Cypress Valley Meat Company became Arkansas’ first Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), giving employees a share of profits and a voice in the company’s future.
Discover why more founders are choosing employee ownership trusts (EOTs) to protect people, culture, and legacy.
Watch the full webinar recording to hear how The Ready designed an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) to fit a self-managing culture — right-sized governance, real employee voice, and early profit-sharing.
CDCN has established an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), aligning ownership with mission and benefitting 60,000 caregivers across 14 states.
Answers to your top EOT FAQs — learn what Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are, how they work, and how they compare to ESOPs, co-ops, and private sales.
Colorado’s tax incentives make employee ownership more accessible. Learn how HB25-1021 benefits EOTs, ESOPs, and co-ops — and what to do next.
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.
Use this comprehensive guide to compare ESOPs and EOTs, understand their benefits, and see how they can support your employee ownership and exit goals.
Learn how ShopBot Tools built employee buy-in after transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust. This webinar covers real-world governance, engagement, and leadership strategies for employee-owned companies.
Wondering when and how to start your business succession plan? Learn why early planning matters — and explore key steps for a successful business transition.
75% of business owners regret selling within a year of their exit. Employee ownership offers a better way out — one that rewards your team, preserves your legacy, and gives you fair value.
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.
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).
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.
As business owners, planning our exit requires more than just a strategy for ourselves. It's essential to consider how our departure impacts employees.
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.
