Valloop has launched its Employee Ownership Platform, which offers an alternative route for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to sell their business and transition ownership. With the capacity to support 20,000 businesses*, the platform can help create 1 million employee-owners, catalysing a powerful wave of social and economic empowerment.
With 2024 driven by technological innovation and AI, a new class of technology is taking centre stage in 2025: Soctech (Social Impact Technology). Designed to address some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges, Soctech is poised to redefine the way technology serves humanity. With its unique blend of purpose and profitability, this emerging asset class is already capturing the attention of forward-thinking investors.
AI has become more than just a buzzword – it’s a pivotal tool that drives innovation, productivity and efficiency across most organisations. As a manager and leader, incorporating AI tools into your team’s workflow can improve transformation, streamline processes and help prepare for employee ownership.
One of the most powerful tools in a leader’s back pocket is the ability to resonate with their team. Stories have the unique ability to convey complex ideas, create emotional connections and inspire action. And if you have the ability to communicate in this way it will help your team relate with you on a more personal level and build trust.
Students must be equipped with the skills to Leadership styles can make or break an organisation, especially in an employee-owned (EO) business where collaboration, trust and shared responsibility are key. But not all leaders operate the same way – some are all about strategy, while others inspire through charisma or lead with empathy. So, which type of leader are you?
You’ve spent years building your business from the ground up, investing your time, energy and countless late nights to bring your vision to life. But while it might feel unusual to think about leaving this creation behind, crafting the right exit or succession plan is a powerful way to protect everything you’ve worked so hard to build.
I’ve had the pleasure of serving as a non-executive director on the board of Valloop for several years. My journey with Valloop began when I was introduced to Stephen and Jim and their innovative approach to employee ownership shortly after chairing the ‘Ownership Dividend’ inquiry
Business owners are increasingly adopting Employee Ownership (EO) as their new exit strategy, recognising its potential to safeguard their company’s legacy, enhance social impact, and offer financial benefits. This model not only empowers workers but also ensures a smoother transition by involving those who know and value the company’s mission.
Gone are the days when traditional hierarchical structures dominated the corporate world. Instead, businesses are embracing a more inclusive model by empowering their workforce through ownership.
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.
