FAQs

What is Employee Ownership?

Employee Ownership is a business model in which the employees manage and own the business they work for. Instead of traditional hierarchical structures, where ownership and decision-making are concentrated in the hands of the owner(s), employee ownership distributes ownership and influence among the employees.

What does it mean transitioning with Valloop?

If you decide to transition with Valloop, you will be able to complete the entire process online using our exchange platform. You will also have the added advantage of access to our capital (money), resources, and years of knowledge.

Who can transition with Valloop?

All privately owned SMEs (10-250 employees), based in the UK. More countries coming soon.

What are the benefits for Employees?

  • Helps to secure a more prosperous financial future 

  • Empowers you to have more control of the company you work for  

  • Gives you an opportunity for more involvement in decision making   

  • Creates a more positive social, financial and economic impact

What are the benefits for Business Owners?

  • Offers a great alternative to traditional selling methods

  • Simpler, faster, minimal cost solution  

  • Reduces risks associated with trade sales

  • Preservation of Company Legacy 

  • Creates a more positive social, financial and economic impact 

How do I know if my company / the company I work for is ready for Employee Ownership?

You can subscribe for free and take our quick readiness test. 

What is the Valloop Exchange?

The Valloop Exchange aims to be the first fully digital company to enable small and medium sized (SME) business owners and employees transition their business / the business they work for to employee owned. 

The Valloop Exchange helps place ownership in the hands of employees, eliminating or reducing the need for third parties. It also provides a pre-transition experience, enhanced by intelligent features and a user-friendly platform to guide users through the employee ownership process. This is followed by post-transition service aimed to help enhance operations, management, and performance.

What are the benefits of the Valloop Exchange?

  • Access to capital (money), resources and knowledge

  • Easy to use online platform 

  • Self-service support and guidance throughout the process 

  • Accessible anytime, anywhere

How does it work being online?

Easy. The Valloop Exchange is a blend of technology and support from a coach. In the early stages, you will be able to let us know how you prefer to work through the system and at what pace.

How long does the process roughly take? 

If you are advanced in your thinking and preparation it could be a matter of weeks but we take each SME at their own desired pace.

Who do I contact if I need help? 

Simply drop us a line on our contact page. 

How much does it cost for the employee? 

This will vary. The leadership team will need to propose a level of investment that they think is fair and reasonable - don’t worry we’ll work through this with you and support wherever we can.  The wider group of employees will pay a nominal fee.

What is social impact?

Take a look at our Social Impact page.

What guides are there to help me decide?

We have a range of educational material that you can access as you move through the transition process. The Valloop Exchange is the digital version of a well known pathway that takes people through a step by step approach. You can also take a look at our Quick Guide to Employee Ownership and our Insights.