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What does a branded Zolidar Hub cost, and what's included?

A branded Zolidar Hub is $12,000 per year, billed annually. It includes a portal on your custom domain, Zolidar's full exit planning toolkit for every member, a curated advisor directory, educational resources, and engagement analytics.

# Zolidar FAQ

What is the Zolidar Hub?

The Zolidar Hub is a turnkey, fully branded business transition resource center that an organization deploys under its own domain. It includes a curated advisor directory, educational resources, Regional Insights data, AI-powered exit planning tools, and engagement analytics — all maintained by Zolidar.

# Zolidar FAQ

Who is the Zolidar Hub for?

The Zolidar Hub is for programs and institutions — state employee ownership centers, SBDCs, banks and credit unions, associations, and training programs — that want to give their members a branded succession planning portal powered by Zolidar's toolkit.

# Zolidar FAQ

Where does the data on the Zolidar Hub's Insights tab come from?

The Insights tab pulls from Google Data Commons (population, demographics, household income, employment, establishments, poverty) and the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns (business size distribution by employee count). Every source is cited on the page.

# Zolidar FAQ

What tools do business owners get through the Zolidar Hub?

Every member gets the Day Zero Guide (a 5-minute personalized exit assessment), the Aha Planner (instant business valuations and 15-year projections), and Zolid AI (24/7 context-aware answers on succession planning). They also see a curated advisor directory, educational resources, and Regional Insights for local context.

# Zolidar FAQ

What research evidence supports the impact of employee ownership on worker wealth, business performance, and racial equity?

Employee ownership creates transformative wealth for workers. Research shows ESOP participants accumulate a median of $164,000 vs. $17,000 for typical households. Women of color see 160x-1,435x wealth increases. Employee-owned businesses are 21% more likely to survive, grow 2-3% faster, and have <0.3% loan default rates. With 2.9 million businesses facing succession and only 6% of small businesses aware of EO options, expanding employee ownership represents a major opportunity for worker wealth building and community resilience.

Who is the Zolidar Hub's Regional Insights tab for?

Anyone using the Zolidar Hub. Business owners get local context for their transition. Advisors use it in client conversations. Policy makers, government staff, and economic development teams use it for programs, grants, and stakeholder updates. Lenders and partners use it to understand where businesses are concentrated.

# Zolidar FAQ

How do advisors benefit from the Zolidar Hub?

CPAs, financial planners, coaches, and transition specialists can sign up on Zolidar to run exit assessments, model financial scenarios, and get AI-powered guidance for client engagements. Advisors who join The Grid and match a region appear in Hub directories automatically — expanding the advisory capacity of the partner's program.

# Zolidar FAQ

Do I need technical expertise or employee ownership knowledge to launch a Zolidar Hub?

No. A Zolidar Hub is fully configured through a simple settings page — choose your brand colors, domain, and messaging. Zolidar maintains all content, tools, and technology. No development work, content creation, or employee ownership expertise is required from your team.

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Innovative Financing Solutions for Employee Ownership Initiatives - Part 2

Innovative Financing Solutions for Employee Ownership Initiatives - Part 2

Category type: Course, Learning Material

Exit options: EOT, ESOP

ESOP

aka : Employee Stock Ownership Plan

ESOP is a qualified retirement plan that transfer all or a portion of the company's stock into a trust administered on behalf of the employees.

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EP15 - Bridge Over Troubled Water - The Historical Cash Flow and Forecasted Cash Flow Connecting To Your Valuation for an ESOP

Category type: Course, Learning Material

Exit options: ESOP

Long-term EO skeptic's journey to believe in ESOPs

Long-term EO skeptic's journey to believe in ESOPs

Category type: Course, Learning Material

Exit options: ESOP

EOT

aka : Employee Ownership Trust

An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a legal structure where a trust holds company shares for employees' benefit. It gives them a stake in the company, potentially sharing profits and fostering a sense of ownership.

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What’s Going to Happen to My Business?

What’s Going to Happen to My Business?

Category type: Course, Learning Material

Exit options: EOT, ESOP, Financial, Strategic

Not Sold on ESOPs? There’s a New Alternative

Not Sold on ESOPs? There’s a New Alternative

Category type: Case Study, Eo Story

Exit options: EOT, ESOP

The Hard-Nosed Business Case for Employee Ownership

The Hard-Nosed Business Case for Employee Ownership

Category type: Course, Learning Material

Exit options: ESOP

Man, I’m Glad We Didn’t Do an ESOP

Man, I’m Glad We Didn’t Do an ESOP

Category type: Case Study, Eo Story

Exit options: ESOP

The Worker Co-Op Solution

The Worker Co-Op Solution

Category type: Case Study, Eo Story

Exit options: Financial

When Business Owners Burn Out

When Business Owners Burn Out

Category type: Case Study, Eo Story

Exit options: ESOP

When Private Equity Comes for Your Industry

When Private Equity Comes for Your Industry

Category type: Case Study, Eo Story

Exit options: ESOP, Financial

A CFO's Perspective on ESOP vs Strategic Sale

Category type: Course, Learning Material

Exit options: ESOP

ESOPs Are Great. But Not for Me

ESOPs Are Great. But Not for Me

Category type: Case Study, Eo Story

Exit options: ESOP

A New Way to Sell Your Business

A New Way to Sell Your Business

Category type: Case Study, Eo Story

Exit options: EOT, ESOP, Financial

EP23 - Inside Out - Part 2 - Inside Note vs. Outside Note

Category type: Course, Learning Material

Exit options: ESOP

The Game Has to End at Some Point

The Game Has to End at Some Point

Category type: Case Study, Eo Story

Exit options: ESOP, Financial, Strategic

The Long Journey to Really Understanding ESOPs

The Long Journey to Really Understanding ESOPs

Category type: Course, Learning Material

Exit options: ESOP

Worker Co-op

aka : Worker Co-operative

Worker cooperatives are businesses owned and governed by their employees. Workers share profits, vote on decisions, and have a say in how the company operates.

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EO Advisor

aka : Employee Ownership Advisor

Refers to a business specialist who is experienced with one or more aspects of employee ownership (e.g., valuation, entity selection, taxation, etc.)

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Impact Investing

aka : —

Impact investing is about making investments that aim to create positive social or environmental effects while also making financial gains. It involves considering a company's commitment to corporate social responsibility or serving society positively.

Similar : ESG, Microlending/Microfinance

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