Provider Directory
Trusted service providers recommended by Katz School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.
Organizations
Pennsylvania Center for Employee Ownership (PaCEO)
The Pennsylvania Center for Employee Ownership (PaCEO) promotes better understanding of the values of employee ownership among business leaders, public officials, employees, members of the media, students, teachers, nonprofit leaders, consumers, and other persons and organizations in Pennsylvania. The PaCEO has a single focus – to assist businesses in the State of Pennsylvania in understanding employee ownership and its benefits. We lend guidance by educating interested parties and by supplying a listing of subject matter experts who have become known to us through their expertise and working support of our organization, and who have demonstrated extensive experience in working with ESOP clients.
Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP
Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP is a regional certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP offers a diversity of resources and services built on a foundation of three traditional accounting disciplines – assurance, tax and consulting. Combining diverse technical skills with extensive "hands-on" experience, our professionals address varied and complex issues for clients on a daily basis. We pride ourselves on bringing value-added resolution to these issues in a progressive and innovative manner.
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers
We provide educational programs and no-cost, confidential consulting services for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Funds & programs
People
Alex Moss
President
Praxis Consulting Group
Michael Palmieri
Program Coordinator
Ohio Employee Ownership Center at Kent State University (OEOC)
Maureen Conway
Vice President
Vice President, The Aspen Institute Executive Director, Economic Opportunities Program
Resources
Curated articles, guides, and insights selected by Katz School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.
Episodes
6 Things to Do Before Selling a Business | Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Before selling to a third party: 1. Organize records for due diligence 2. Clean up financials 3. Resolve open issues/risks 4. Systematize operations to reduce owner dependency 5. Develop recurring revenue streams and growth potential 6. Build relationships with advisors like M&A lawyers and accountants.
Growing Economic Freedom and Prosperity: The Case for Employee Ownership
Advancing Employee Ownership Through City Policy
Understanding Strategic Buyers in Mergers and Acquisitions
Selling to a strategic buyer risks exposing sensitive business information like operations, pricing, and supplier relationships despite NDAs. There are higher chances of mismanaged expectations as they merge practices. Even if a deal falls through, they gain inside knowledge that can't be undone, potentially misusing it against the seller.