Reset & Rebuild Podcast

Employee ownership is a succession solution that is popular among business owners considering a business sale as it offers a tax-efficient exit route, protecting the legacy of their company while achieving a competitive price for the business. The model also has a positive impact on local communities as the business remain rooted in the same location, securing the future of the workforce. In episode 7 of the Reset and rebuild podcast we are joined by Keith Bevan and Colin Thomson of Network ROI and Glen Dott from Co-operative Development Scotland to hear about employee ownership in practice and what the benefits are when pass control of the company to staff.

Digital platforms allow easy access to a variety of services such as ordering food, booking holiday accommodation, organising a taxi or downloading music and podcasts. The technology and the big brands operating them provide consumers with greater choice and convenience. It's hard to imagine life without digital platform business but many may say it's come at a cost to the contractors and others on the frontline of services. They can be closely associated with the gig economy that has led to precarious working conditions for many. In episode 6 of the Reset and Rebuild campaign we speak with Ludovica Rogers of Co-ops UK to find out about platform co-ops and how these democratically owned and controlled businesses offer a fairer alternative to their members, customers and the communities they serve.

With guests Rachael Brown, Chief Executive at Future Economy Company, and Darah Zahran, Team Leader at CDS.

Nicola, MSP is missing from Jamie Hepburn's title, I would remove EO from Glen's title and Rachael's company name is different.

With guests Jaye Martin, Specialist Adviser at CDS, and Neil Young, a co-ordinator at P4P – Partnership for Procurement.

With guests Jaye Martin, Specialist Advisor at CDS, Morven Lyon, Programme Manager at Community Shares Scotland, and Chris Cowcher, Head of Community Business at Plunkett.

With guests Glen Dott, Specialist Advisor at CDS, and Jude Barber, Director at employee-owned firm Collective Architecture.

Introduction to Reset and Rebuild…redefining business ownership - Darah Zahran, CDS and Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills