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...

Pride Park based NK Motors has reported a surge in sales since completing a £1m showroom refurbishment on the eve of its 20th anniversary...

Leading glass packaging specialist, Croxsons, is set to exhibit at the Farm Shop & Deli Show for the first time, bringing its...

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...

A Greenock business that has seen significant growth is now set to target the European market. LilyBee Ltd was set up in June 2021 by...

Cardiff & Vale College (Coleg Caerdydd a’r Fro) has found success using family run Celebration Packaging’s zero-touch disposable wooden...

One of the UK’s leading bespoke racking manufacturers is looking to double its sales by 2028 after tapping into assistance from a leading...

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of engineered timber components, Donaldson Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has become the first...

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...

Family Business United is delighted to confirm the programme for our flagship national conference taking place at The Royal Geographical...

GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent hire company, is proud to announce a five-year partnership with WaterAid to help deliver...

A brave band of walkers from a Lake District hotel group has tackled a one day 30 mile hiking challenge to raise funds for a local...

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

Leading timber supplier, James Donaldson Timber (JDT) has taken over a leasehold on a new, 110,000ft2 purpose-built manufacturing...

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

Johnsons Nurseries Ltd proudly hosted members of the Prosper plant buyers’ group on February 24, 2025, for an engaging and insightful...

A teenager Kayaker has set his sights on paddling into the Olympics thanks to a £2,500 donation from digger giant JCB. Harry Kirby, 18,...

One of St Austell Brewery’s managed pubs has been ranked as the best in Europe for going above and beyond in delivering the best...