Info for Business Owners

Plan Your Exit Strategy

Sell to Your Employees

Ready to retire or move on? FlockTank helps you sell your business to the people who know it best—your employees. Community investors provide the capital, you receive a fair price, and your legacy lives on as an EconChangers Co-Ops.

Fair Market Value

Upfront Costs

Zolidar

Valuation Partner

0.0%

Platform Fee

Business Owner Benefits

Professional valuation included

Set your own price and timeline

Full payout when funded

Compare Your Exit Options

Recommended

Employee Buyout

via FlockTank

Fair market value payout
Jobs preserved locally
Legacy continues
Community investment

Private Equity

Traditional sale

Often below fair value
Layoffs common
Business may be flipped
Complex negotiations

Close the Business

Wind down operations

Asset liquidation only
All jobs lost
Legacy ends
Community loses business

How the Process Works

Get Your Valuation

Receive an Exit Strategy Report with a fair market valuation powered by Zolidar.

Launch Campaign

Community investors fund the buyout through FlockTank. You set the price and timeline.

Exit with Capital

Once funded, you receive your payout. Your employees become the new worker-owners.

Transition Timeline

Week 1-2

Intake & Valuation

Week 3-4

Campaign Prep

Month 2-4

Funding Period

Month 5-6

Closing & Transfer

Typical timeline: 3-6 months from first meeting to completed sale.
Some campaigns may take longer depending on funding goals and market conditions—that's okay!

What You Receive

Full payout at fair market value when campaign funds
Lump sum payment after closing (typically 30-60 days post-funding)
Optional advisory role with compensation you negotiate
Clean exit with full ownership transfer

Tax Considerations

Capital gains treatment may apply (consult your tax advisor)
Installment sale options may reduce tax burden
State incentives exist in some states for co-op conversions
We recommend consulting a CPA familiar with business sales

Frequently Asked Questions

Typically 3-6 months from valuation to completed funding, depending on campaign size and how quickly you can prepare your materials.

FlockTank uses all-or-nothing funding. If the goal isn't met, investments are returned to investors and you can try again with adjusted terms.

Yes! Many owners transition to advisory roles or part-time positions with the new co-op. You can negotiate this as part of your exit terms.

We partner with Zolidar to provide a professional fair market valuation. This gives you and potential investors confidence in the asking price.

Most established businesses with employees can qualify. We look for stable revenue, a committed team, and potential for continued success under worker ownership.

There are no upfront costs. EconChangers takes a 7.5% platform fee only when the campaign successfully funds. The valuation is included at no charge.

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Exit Strategy Report

Provide us with a few details about your business and receive an interactive exit strategy report. Powered by Zolidar, this information helps you establish a FlockTank campaign to buy out at a fair price.

Why Sell to Your Employees?

Preserve your legacy—the business you built continues under people who care
Protect jobs—unlike private equity, worker owners don't strip and flip
Fair market value—get paid what your business is worth
Community impact—keep the business local and worker-owned

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