Event – Employee Ownership: An Alternative Succession Option for Business Owners

Thinking about the future of your business? 13/10/2026 - 10-11am Online

Thinking about the future of your business? Employee Ownership could be the succession option you’ve been looking for. Join us to learn more

13/10/2026 – 10am – 11.00am Online

For many business owners, succession planning can feel like a difficult decision. Who will take over the business? What happens to the employees? How can you protect the legacy you have built while securing a sustainable future?

Employee Ownership (EO) offers an alternative approach, enabling business owners to transfer ownership to their employees while creating an opportunity for the business to remain independent and continue to thrive.

What will we cover

This introductory session will provide an overview of Employee Ownership as a succession option, including:

  • What is Employee Ownership? – an introduction to the different models and how they work.
  • Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) – understanding the most common route for businesses considering EO.
  • Why consider EO? – the potential benefits for business owners, employees and the long-term future of the company.
  • The succession process – an overview of what is involved in moving from owner-led to employee-owned.
  • Financial and tax considerations – the key issues business owners need to understand.
  • Governance and employee voice – what changes when a business becomes employee-owned.
  • The benefits and challenges – an honest look at what EO can and cannot achieve.
  • Real-life examples – learning from businesses that have successfully made the transition.
  • Is EO right for your business? – some of the questions to consider before taking the next step.

Who is this event for?

This event is aimed at business owners and directors who are starting to think about succession, particularly owners of established small and medium-sized businesses.

 

Come along, ask questions and discover whether Employee Ownership could be the future of your business.

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