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Employee Ownership

Phantom Stock vs. ESOP: Demystifying Equity Incentives

ESOPs, ESOs, and ESPPs: What’s The Difference?

ESOPs, ESOs, and ESPPs: the acronyms might look confusingly similar, but there are major differences between the workplace offerings.

What Is Vesting and How Does It Work For Small Businesses?

February 29, 2024

There are two types of vesting schedules that businesses can use when allocating equity. Small business owners should remember that vesting is a strategic tool that aligns company success with employee retention and financial interest.

How Does an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Work?

February 6, 2024

There are many reasons companies implement ESOPs. One of the most important is that these plans help align owner and employee incentives. At its core, an ESOP is a way for employees to own a stake in the company they work for, creating a powerful sense of partnership and commitment between them as workers and their employers as shareholders.

Common Myths of Employee Ownership

January 11, 2024

Employee ownership is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to applications within small businesses. This blog highlights the truths and myths of employee ownership, especially as it relates to phantom stock.

Chris Buttenham

Why Invest in Employee Ownership?

January 8, 2024

The concept of employee ownership is meant to give staff a stake in a given business. But why should business owners consider investing in employee ownership in the first place?