Here we have included links to sites which may be of interest to the business owner contemplating a possible exit strategy or other liquidity event. If you have read this ESOP information but would like to consider all of your options in terms of buyers, you may want to visit www.sell-the-goose.com. This site provides general steps to selling a private company.

National Center for Employee Ownership
The NCEO is a private, nonprofit membership and research organization that serves as the leading source of accurate, unbiased information on employee ownership.

The ESOP Association
The ESOP Association website provides a wealth of information for existing ESOP companies, and to those contemplating employee ownership.

The American Society of Appraisers
The ASA is committed to fostering professional excellence in its membership through education, accreditation, publication, and other services.

The Institute of Business Appraisers
The IBA is committed to providing the highest quality of services to its members to assist in the journey to professional excellence in the field of business appraisal.

Valuation Resources
This site provides resources to the valuation analyst and others interested in estimating the value of a business interest.