Employee ownership is not a new concept – John Lewis has been a notable flag bearer for the sector for over 100 years. But government tax incentives introduced in 2014 provided a significant boost. It is now becoming an increasingly popular ownership model.
Is employee ownership a wise move?
Employee ownership is one of the fastest growing business models in the UK. Latest national figures show that 1 in 20 of all private company sales are to an employee ownership trust (EOT), and that rate is increasing.

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