legacy

I talk to a lot of business owners who say, “I’d love to give my team a stake in the business, but I’m not ready to hand it over.”

Good. You don’t have to.

Ownership doesn’t have to be all or nothing. There are smart, flexible ways to bring key people in, reward loyalty, and build commitment — without giving up control or cash flow too early.

A few ways to do it

• Gradual ownership transfers. You can set milestones where equity is earned over time — based on performance, tenure, or contribut…