Posts by Craig West

Different types of Employee Share Ownership Plans
One of the key aspects of implementing an ESOP is to ensure the ESOP matches the situation. Various types of plans can be used...

Professional Services Business Model for 2030
The current professional services model is familiar and mastered by most; however, it may no longer serve us in the next ten years. Watch this...

Not all Employee Share Schemes are created equal – Why the PPT really works.
An Employee Share Ownership Plan is essentially a trust deed, a set of plan rules, maybe an employee manual and an invitation or offer...

Corey Rosen – Founder of NCEO and Employee Ownership Guru – All Things Employee Ownership!
Corey Rosen is the Founder and Director of The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) in Oakland, California. Established in 1981, Corey has spent...

Using Purpose to Grow Your Bottom Line
Self-described “Business Purpose Guide” Phil Preston joins this week’s instalment to converse the need for purpose and direction for all businesses, regardless of size. Formally...

Integrating Your Personal Finance Strategy with Your Business
Alex Lee is Co-founder and Managing Partner of financial advice firm Thornton + Lee, acting as an experienced financial advisor. He...

Family business succession is hard – because it’s family!
Family business succession is hard – harder than other privately owned business. Why? Because it’s family! Families are complicated, relationships are literally lifelong and deep,...

Ownership Mindset: The business model explained
Ownership Mindset is a business model for businesses who wish to engage employees and create a ‘culture of accountability, purpose and profit’. The model...

Turning Remote Work into A Long-term Competitive Advantage
CEO of boutique productivity consultancy Building 20, Dr Luke Hurst joins this week’s instalment. Building 20 delivers custom training and culture...

Craig West on The Exit Plan Summit
Craig West speaks to Scott Duke around strategies to ensure a successful business exit, including how an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) can benefit a...