AS A WISCONSIN BUSINESS OWNER

WHAT WILL BE YOUR LEGACY?

Explore Employee Ownership

Ownership Models

Types of Employee Ownership

Employee Ownership can come in many forms. Working with a professional can help you determine the appropriate model for you based on your goals.

Model 01

ESOP

A retirement-based ownership model where employees earn shares over time — building personal wealth while helping grow the company.

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Model 02

Cooperatives

A democratic business model where workers or members jointly own and govern the company, sharing profits and decisions.

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Model 03

Employee Owner Trust

A trust holds the company on behalf of employees — preserving the business long-term while giving workers a meaningful stake in its success.

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Business Succession Planning

Get our free guide to Business Succession Planning and secure your company's future after your exit. Learn exit planning strategies and gain the knowledge and skills to prepare your business for a successful transition.

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Business Succession Planning: An Owner's Manual

According to a 2017 study done by the National Center for Employee Ownership , young workers at employee-owned companies benefit in the following ways:

33 %

Higher Median Income from Wages

92 %

Higher Household Net Wealth

33 %

Higher Median Job Tenure

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