The 2012 Election Cycle: an Embarrassing Circus, perhaps, but a Great Opportunity for Employee Ownership, for sure
I started this article to discuss what we, who believe in employee ownership, should be doing in the public arena this election year. But every time I got a start at it, I was quickly drawn into a rant on the problems with politics overall...continue
Beyster Institute Client Profile: Dini Partners, Inc.
Leading nonprofit corporations from private and tax-assisted universities to independent schools and arts organizations depend on philanthropic support to fund operations, services and growth. In fact, for many, fundraising is central to mission delivery...continue
The Importance of Strategic Planning and Operational Audits in Employee-Owned Companies
At the Beyster Institute, we've learned about the various tools used to transfer business ownership to employees. Employee stock purchase plans, employee stock ownership plans, phantom stock and stock appreciation rights are important vehicles for sharing wealth within a company and building wealth for the individual employee owners over time...continue
Why You Need to Know the Value of Your Business Today Even though Your Exit is Years Away
In today's economy, no one wants to spend money on something they don't need today. So why do you need an estimate of your company's value when you don't expect to leave for several or many years? You don't if you fall into one of two groups...continue
2012 Annual Employee Ownership Conference
Minneapolis will once again play host to the annual Employee Ownership Conference on April 25-27, 2012 at the Hilton Downtown Minneapolis, co-organized by the Beyster Institute and the National Center for Employee Ownership. Approaching its 12th year, this annual conference is committed to producing valuable learning opportunities throughout the three-day conference...continue
