Lets face it, most companies have no shortage of financial pros calling with offers to assist with the 401(k) and other retirement plans. ESOPs can be your differentiator.

"Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black." Henry Ford

Search engines can be fine for general information about ESOPs and how they work. But when it comes to understanding what an ESOP can mean to their bottom lines, business owners are better off with the personalized guidance of ESOP professionals.

Who is the worlds largest manufacturer of rubber tires? Goodyear, Firestone, Bridgestone, Michelin they pale in comparison to the top producer by volume: The Lego Group.

ESOPs can help provide some peace of mind by allowing a succession plan that can keep the company in the family and generate cash for retirement.

Your team might include a consultant, legal counsel, valuation experts, a trustee and education and communication specialists.