You don’t have to sell out to step back.
There are more ways to exit your business than you might think.
There are four main types of broad-based employee ownership in Colorado.
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
What is it?
A retirement plan that holds shares of company stock on behalf of employees.
Who is it for?
$500k+ in profits
25+ employees
Employee
Owned Cooperative
What is it?
A business owned and governed by its employees, where each worker has a vote and shares in the profits.
Who is it for?
Profitable after
owner salary
Employee Ownership
Trust
What is it?
A trust that holds company shares for the benefit of employees and allocates profits to employees.
Who is it for?
$200k profit after owner salary
Alternative Equity Structure (AES)
What is it?
Programs letting employees share in company success. Employee Share AES grants company shares, giving ownership and a stake in profits and value growth. Profit Share AES gives a portion of profits or value growth without equity.
Who is it for?
$200k profit after owner salary