The latest survey by Family Business United has highlighted the key challenges family business leaders are tackling in boardrooms across...

Bagnalls, based in Cleckheaton celebrates 150 years as a family run and managed business on March 13th, 2025. Originally established in...

In this article, we take a look at intellectual property rights and, in particular, how they can be best be utilised for business growth...

With 80% of UK SMEs classified as family-owned and SMEs contributing 60% of UK employment and 48% of business turnover, it has never been...

Boodle Hatfield's William Rollin (Partner – Family and Divorce) and Laura Cullinane (Senior Associate – Tax and Trusts) reflect on the...

Selling a family business is one of the biggest decisions an owner will ever make. It’s not just about the business itself—it’s about the...

Working capital is the capital of a business, which is used in it’s day-to-day trading operations, calculated as the current assets minus...

Failure to implement a succession plan is one of the main reasons why so few family businesses survive, future generations. The...

Succession planning has always been a difficult topic for many due to the need to confront issues around death and the loss of someone...

Gary Beckwith is a pioneer of the UK tourism industry and family business owner. He is the author of How To Make A Million In Business ,...

Running a family business comes with unique challenges. Blending personal relationships with professional responsibilities can create...

Fact: Family businesses are the backbone of the economy! A worthy claim when you consider that 80% of UK SME companies are defined as...

When business owners decide to step down, one of the most common succession options is to sell the business to a third party. A trade...

Succession planning is an inevitable consideration for every business owner, no matter the size or industry of the business. Eventually,...

Sustainability is everywhere. Governments, organisations, businesses, and individuals across the globe are focusing on sustainability...

Business property relief (BPR) - and agricultural property relief (APR), together APR/BPR - were very valuable exemptions from UK...

For many family businesses, the ultimate goal is to preserve the legacy and pass the business down through generations. However, there...

Those with family assets to protect are keen to ensure that they pass down the bloodline rather than face claims from a spouse, which may...

Family businesses often stand out for their unique blend of personal relationships and professional ambitions. While this dynamic can...

Preparing to pass the business to the next generation is often seen as one of the biggest challenges facing the family business,...