Showing posts with label Bluedog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bluedog. Show all posts

Monday, June 26, 2023

From Exit to ESOP

When contemplating selling her business, Michelle Hayward, founder of Bluedog, did some research. 

She had developed a highly capable leadership team. When she exited, she wanted them to benefit, too. For her, there was only one solution. An employee stock ownership program (ESOP) was the fastest path to exiting Bluedog and driving future value for her employees. Employee ownership takes the company's award-winning culture and the accountability for maintaining it to the next level. It rewards employees by making them owners. 

Read the entire article here.

Monday, July 12, 2021

The Importance of B CORP Status by CEO Michelle Hayward of Bluedog Design

Michelle Hayward (pictured), founder and CEO of Bluedog Design asks, "Are you B CORP curious?"  She adds,  "Start-ups to multi-national companies are striving for certification. What is it and what are the benefits?"

In her latest article for Enterprising Women Magazine, Michelle (a WPO Platinum member), shares her insights on what it takes to become a B CORP and why it matters.

Access: https://enterprisingwomen.com/ewdigital/enterprisingwomensummer2021/74/