ESOPS: Why Don't More Businesses Sell to Employees?

Jun 6

Why don't more businesses sell to employees? For founders of some businesses, it might be the best path to answering the WHY in selling all or part of their company to their most valued stakeholders, and there may even be tax advantages. Here's a quick overview of why it doesn't happen more often, and why founders might want to give it more consideration.

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Price vs. Terms: What Matters More in a Deal?

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