Over £1.3 Billion NIC Hit For UK Family Businesses
The increase in Employers National Insurance Contributions is a significant cost for the family business sector which collectively...
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 132 min read
Family Businesses Urged To Sign Petition To Abolish 'Family Business Tax'
As part of the ongoing #FamilyBusinessMatters campaign, in light of announcements in the Autumn Budget, Family Business United ('FBU') is...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 63 min read
FBU Leads Call For 'Family Business Tax' To Be Reversed
Family business leaders across the nation are struggling to come to terms with the devastating impact that the recent Budget will have on...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 302 min read
What Concerns You Most About The Budget For Family Businesses?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget promises greater investment in innovation but some of the proposed changes are already causing concern...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 83 min read
Family Business United Launches Second Global Think Tank Findings
Here at Family Business United we are delighted to announce the launch of our second Global Family Business Think Tank Report which...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 78 min read
James Donaldson Group: A Timber Legacy That’s Stood The Test Of Time
The James Donaldson Group, one of Scotland’s longest-standing family businesses, has grown from a small sawmill in Fife into a...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 45 min read
Family Business: The Complex Dynamics Of Business And Blood!
Running a family business offers a unique blend of professional and personal rewards, but it also comes with its own set of challenges...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 14 min read
The Importance Of Family Businesses To The Rural Economy In The UK
Family businesses are the backbone of the rural economy in the UK, playing an indispensable role in fostering growth, creating jobs, and...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 13 min read
Oldest Family Firms In The North West
Family Business United has teamed up with CN Strategic Advisors to identify some of the oldest family firms in the North West of England,...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Sep 253 min read
The Finance Director: Often The First Non-Family Executive Appointment
Family businesses are known for their deep-rooted values, strong heritage, and long-term vision. When it comes to bringing in the first...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 224 min read
Celebrating Those Making A Lasting Impact
Family Business United is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Family Business Lifetime Achievement Awards following a Gala...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 125 min read
Expanding Overseas: Practical Issues For Family Businesses
Expanding a family business into overseas markets can be both an exciting and challenging endeavour. While the opportunities for growth,...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 63 min read
Conflict In Family Businesses: Inevitable Challenge Or Catalyst For Growth?
Conflict within family businesses is often viewed with apprehension, yet it is a ubiquitous aspect of their dynamics. Unlike purely...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 35 min read
Expert Woodturners For More Than A Century
Jackson Woodturners has been established as expert woodturners for more than 100 years. Based in Sheffield, the family firm is now in...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 22 min read
LEGACY - The Family Business Podcast Launched
Family Business United are delighted to launch a new podcast for the family business community called LEGACY. Founder and CEO of Family...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 23 min read
Working With Different Generations For An Inclusive & Diverse Workforce
In today's rapidly evolving work environment, businesses are encountering a unique challenge: managing a workforce that spans multiple...
Enrique M. Soriano - Senior Advisor, Wong Advisory Group
Aug 295 min read
The Japanese Model Of Family Business Succession: A Tradition Of Longevity
Late July, I had the privilege of visiting Osaka and Tokyo, where I engaged with several family-owned businesses as part of my ongoing...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 231 min read
Apprenticeships Across The UK & Their Benefits
Apprenticeships are playing an increasingly vital role in family businesses across the UK, offering numerous benefits to both employers...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 62 min read
Family Business United Launches Inaugural Global Think Tank Findings
Here at Family Business United we are delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural Global Family Business Think Tank Report which...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 298 min read
Breaking The Ice For Six Generations
Founded in 1860, The Ice Co is Europe’s leading ice manufacturer and the UK’s number 1 ice brand, with bestselling products such as Super...
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