When considering the move to an employee-owned business requires careful planning and foresight. At the heart of this lies the cornerstone of the business known as the business plan –sounds simple but sometimes it’s harder than you think…

Stephen Greenwood, CEO at Valloop says “The move to Stockport aligns with our core mission of empowering SME (Small to Medium sized Enterprise) employees and creating sustainable business growth for SMEs. By embracing employee ownership, we are striving for a culture where employees aren’t just workers but valued members with a voice and stake in the company’s success.”

Employee ownership represents a departure from traditional corporate structures, where ownership and decision-making are often concentrated in the hands of a select few. Instead, it empowers employees by granting them a stake in the company's success, aligning their interests with those of the organisation. This fundamental shift in ownership dynamics embraces a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability – key ingredients for driving positive change.

Giving the gift of Employee Ownership. Amidst the merriment, thoughts often turn to our professional lives - the jobs we dedicate countless hours to and the impact our work has on our well-being. This Christmas, consider the possibility of a workplace where employees aren't just contributors but valued stakeholders, a concept known as employee co-ownership

Employee education in your employee ownership journey should not be optional —it is fundamental to the transition success. Here are 6 ways you can educate your colleagues or employees:

As companies explore new collaborative business structures, Employee Ownership could be an appealing model. However, many think the change to such a new way of working is laden with multiple challenges.

With our access to capital, knowledge, and systems we can make the process easier and the prospect a lot more exciting.

Employee Ownership requires a senior leadership team, within the employee group, that can be agile and evolved.

Let's look at the exciting and crucial role of this senior leadership team in supporting and nurturing a co-ownership model...

Employee Ownership vs Employee Co-ownership - we explore the differences.

Transforming the process of employee ownership online can bring a host of benefits to employees and business owners. In a digitally led world, leveraging technology and AI will not only enhance efficiency and accessibility but also drastically scale small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) transition to employee ownership.

Business owners often find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to the future of their companies. One traditional path has been to sell the business to a trade buyer or an external investor. However, an alternative approach has advanced – employee ownership. This model offers an alternative exit strategy and comes with many benefits for business owners.

In today's market, employee ownership is gaining traction as a progressive and socially responsible approach to running a business. Employee ownership fundamentally changes the way businesses are structured and operated, with the primary aim of embracing a more equitable and sustainable work environment.