Category: Mary Josephs Forbes Blog
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...
A Holiday Silver Lining: The Countless Ways ESOPs Improve Their Communities
At this giving time of the year, I am especially proud of how employee-owners strive for the shared good of...
How Savvy ESOPs like Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods Excel at Staying Private
Mary, what can I do to keep our company private? That’s the question I get most frequently from private business...