The eoa, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, and Transform Finance have together created a short survey asking about the need for and use of external finance at various points – from first transitioning to current outlook.
It’s aimed at businesses that are majority owned by an EOT. Given the nature of the question set, it’s intended to be completed by your CFO or Finance Director.
Click or tap here to share your responses now. The survey should take no more than twenty minutes to complete. Responses will be completely anonymous.
The more businesses respond, the stronger the findings will be. This is a real opportunity to shape what investment in the EOT sector looks like.
Harvey Koy, Senior Advisor at Transform Finance, said: "We know that employee owned businesses have finance and investment needs that aren't well-served by the conventional market, so this survey will really help us assess what could be more appropriately provided.”
James de le Vingne, Chief Executive of the eoa, said: “This is a vital opportunity for the employee owned sector to make its voice heard on the fundamental issues of investment and finance."
“Finance and investment present one of the biggest barriers to sector growth for employee ownership. Overcoming that barrier will be truly transformative. This survey, alongside our wider work with our Supporter members and Specialist Advisors, is helping to change the dial and make EO in the mainstream a reality.”