Research shows that employee-owned firms do better during recessions and other crises than traditional companies. Workers are more loyal, agreeing to innovate and cut costs, while management is more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mary Josephs is an expert in business ownership transitions. How can we create opportunities for more workers to enjoy the ...

Thinking of selling your business? Or starting a business? You may want to consider a worker cooperative. This type of business structure is different from a consumer cooperative, where customers each ...

The State of Illinois should formally support the incorporation of socialized businesses, which could be worker owned or community owned. We allow for incorporation as LLC, not-for-profit, and several ...

Employee ownership is more common than you might think. While big names like Publix and WinCo Foods often make headlines for being employee-owned, many other companies operate quietly under the same ...

A worker-owned coffee shop in Old Louisville is closing its doors. The Old Louisville Coffee Co-op announced Monday it would ...