Business → Worker Cooperative Conversion Roadmap

Selling a business to its employees is one of the clearest succession paths there is. This roadmap walks you through the five phases — explore, value, finance, structure, and transition — with a checklist you can work through and come back to.

Where are you starting from?

Pick the closest fit — the roadmap stays the same, but we’ll frame the first move for your situation.

This roadmap covers converting an existing business into a worker cooperative — employees becoming the owners. Starting fresh instead? See how to start a cooperative.