Resources

  • Worker Ownership Conversion Guide

    Worker co-ops are becoming an important small business entity of choice. Here are the fundamentals of worker coop transitions

  • From Founder to Future

    John’s new book will published in June 2025. Find out more here, and pre-order your copy today.

  • The South Mountain Model

    Valuable documents regarding company structure and operations

  • Companies We Keep

    John’s 2008 book about worker ownership and the business of community and place. Still in print after all these years.

  • South Mountain Co. Path to Ownership

    A seven-year deep engagement program to train new employees to become effective owners.

  • Meetings & Consensus

    Utterly productive meetings and clear inclusive decision-making are essential aspects of successful small businesses. Here’s a guide.

  • Building Energy Bottom Lines (BEBL)

    This peer network of 60 Northeast design/build, construction, and architecture firms is part of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA).

  • Affordable Housing

    We are hard at work on the creation of a Housing Bank for Martha’s Vineyard. After overwhelming island support it heads to the state legislature.