Exploring Alternative Business Models

Join our dynamic, on-line, 2-hour workshop and discover innovative ways to structure and grow your organisation.

From co-operatives and mutuals to employee-owned businesses and social enterprises, there are more options than ever to build organisations that are resilient, inclusive, and aligned with your values.

Whether you’re a start-up founder, an established business, a community organisation, or simply curious about new approaches to ownership and governance, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to explore what’s possible.

What you’ll learn:
- Key features of co-operatives, employee-owned businesses, mutuals, and other shared ownership models
- How these structures boost engagement, productivity, and long-term sustainability
- Real-world examples of organisations thriving under innovative ownership models
- Practical steps to decide if an alternative model is right for you

Who should attend?
Business owners, charity and community leaders, start-ups, strategic planners, and anyone interested in more inclusive and democratic ways of doing business.

Why attend?
As markets evolve and demand for purpose-led, people-powered organisations grows, alternative business models are becoming powerful drivers of resilience and innovation. This workshop will equip you with the insight to think differently about how a business can be built - and who it can work for.