Key Employee Incentive Planning: A New Framework
Key employee incentive planning works best when it’s grounded in purpose, focused on the right talent, and aligned with real business value. This article introduces a practical framework for designing incentives that actually move the business forward, especially for closely held or family-owned businesses.
Should You Transfer Ownership to Your Key Employees? Pros, Cons, and What Business Owners Should Know
Transferring ownership to a key employee can align incentives and build your next generation of leaders—but only if the person is truly ready. This article covers the real pros and cons, how to anticipate fairness reactions, and a free 8‑factor worksheet to evaluate a specific candidate’s ownership readiness.
5 Reasons to Keep Your Company Closely Held or Family-Owned
Not every owner wants the big sale. Explore five reasons to stay closely held or family-owned—and three eye-opening questions to map your future and choose the path that fits your legacy.
5 Big Things Every Closely Held Business Should Focus on This Year
Discover five critical areas for closely held businesses to focus on—compensation, succession, cybersecurity, AI, and culture—with practical tips to get started.
How Can Employees Influence Their Company’s Compensation Strategy?
Does your compensation strategy bring employees and leadership together—or push them apart? How can you strengthen it to promote productive collaboration?
Stop Guessing: Build an Incentive Strategy That Actually Works
Start building a strong incentive compensation plan - and avoid the pitfalls that can derail your planning.
Ask These 3 Questions to Build a More Resilient Team
Don’t start with an expensive process. Start with understanding where your risks are, then you can move forward.
What Happens If a Business Owner Dies Suddenly? How to Prepare for the Loss of a Key Leader
Don’t be afraid to ask this difficult question. And be proud when you know you can answer it.
Disengaged Employees Are Not Always a Problem
You’re not required to focus on employee engagement. Here’s why.
Stay Agile by Shifting from Fixed Goals to Direction‑Driven Planning
Pay Transparency: An Essential Foundation for a Successful Comp Stack
Learn how pay transparency improves when you use the Comp Stack approach.
Want a More Resilient Business? Start with Team Energy, Not Just Systems
Changing times. Time for a new approach.
How to Bridge the Gap Between Boomer Owners and Gen Z Employees
bridging the gap between generations within a company requires thoughtfulness and a little creativity.
Next Month: What’s Changing in Business Planning?
New content from Elizabeth Mower and entreVector arrives in May 2025!
Creative Ways to Motivate Employees and Teams
If you’re struggling to come up with ideas to engage and energize employees, we have a few suggestions.
How Businesses Can Build a Culture of Impact That Lasts
There are just a few critical elements to successful, repeatable community impact.
How Much Time Should Businesses Spend on Community Engagement?
How to Make Employee Volunteer Programs More Effective
Employee volunteer programs can have big benefits, if done correctly.
What’s the Best Way for Businesses to Give Back to the Community?
The keys to success in community involvement for your company.
How Businesses Can Strengthen Culture Through Community Impact
3 ways that community impact strengthens company culture