An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is an option for selling your business that not only benefits you and your empoyees, it also creates a win for the economy. The infographic below shows the economic power of an ESOP.

Infographic by National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) from The Economic Power of Employee Ownership

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We’ve outlined a four-step process to help you decide which exit option is best for you. This process will ensure that your exit options are consistent with your personal goals and take into account the realities of your company and the current marketplace. 

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If upfront cash is the only thing keeping you from buying your dream business, consider these alternatives for financing your purchase from Entrepreneur.com:

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