Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs): Why More UK Business Owners Are Choosing a Tax-Efficient Exit For many business owners, selling a company is one of the most significant financial decisions they’ll ever make. Traditionally, this meant finding an external buyer, selling to a competitor, or passing the business on to family…
What Apple’s CEO Handover Tells Business Owners About Succession Planning Apple announced last week that Tim Cook will step aside as chief executive on 1 September 2026, and hand the role to the current head of hardware engineering, John Ternus. Cook will remain closely involved as executive chairman. If you…
The Welsh Government was excited to announce a significant milestone in its own mission to increase the number of employee-owned businesses in Wales. The number of such businesses in Wales has doubled, reaching 74 almost two years ahead of their 2026 target. While this initiative is partly aimed at keeping…
In a call for evidence launched recently, the UK Government wants to hear views on Save As You Earn (SAYE) and the Share Incentive Plan (SIP), as it seeks to improve the schemes and expand their use by making it easier for businesses to set them up and offer them…