Category: Mary Josephs Forbes Blog
How Far Employee Ownership Has Come, How Much More Remains To Do
“So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it.” Willy Wonka How far...
ESOPs and the Growing Movement Toward Purposeful Business
For more than three decades, I have witnessed firsthand how employee ownership can build business owner liquidity and enable succession...
Employee Ownership Gains Big Momentum
CBS’ “Sixty Minutes” devoted a segment to it. An Aspen Institute forum about it sold out. And Blackstone joined KKR...
Are You a Buyer or a Seller? Sound Strategies Will Ensure Your Company’s Best Outcome
Many private and ESOP-owned companies are adopting one of private equity’s core strategies, namely, growing through acquisitions. As I wrote...
Key Trends For ESOPS and Family Businesses Considering Acquisitions
In the world of private business advisory, where I have spent my 30-year career, M&A and transactions almost always means...