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Shetland Retailer Sewing Success With Business Gateway Support
An independent Shetland knitting, yarn and haberdashery shop has seen its turnover more than double after accessing support from Business...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Mar 132 min read


Family-Run Gloucestershire Travel Company Invests In Luxury Coaches
A Gloucestershire travel company has added ten new coaches to its fleet following £3.9m of funding from Lombard. Bennetts Coaches, one of...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 31, 20242 min read


What Could Change & How Could The UK Budget 2024 Affect You?
The upcoming UK Budget, scheduled for 30 October 2024, may introduce changes that could impact your financial planning — particularly...
Jeff Simpson - Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth
Oct 23, 20243 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...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Sep 25, 20243 min read


Wilkins Group Presses Forward With £3.6 Million Investment
An award-winning packaging firm has invested £3.6m in peak performance equipment, securing its future as the biggest family run company...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Raskelf Group Begins Work On Million-Pound Factory Extension
Work on a factory extension, predicted to increase Raskelf Group’s manufacturing capacity by 30%, is now under way. The Group’s existing...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 23, 20242 min read


Business Gateway Supports Electricians
A family-owned electrician business in Lanarkshire has been modernised after the new owners accessed specialist advice from Business...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 17, 20242 min read


Co-Funded A New Defibrillator At The Fisherman’s Arms In Newlyn.
St Austell Brewery and Cape Cornwall Pilot Gig Club have joined forces to co-fund a new defibrillator at the Fisherman’s Arms in Newlyn....
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Scottish Bowls Manufacturer Secures New Funding
Thomas Taylor Bowls has secured a Virgin Money funding package backed by government department UK Export Finance (UKEF) to help the...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Allied Mobility Funds Inclusive Water Sport Charities
Allied Mobility, the leading supplier of wheelchair accessible vehicles in the UK, is proud to announce the funding of two key...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Apr 26, 20242 min read


SME's Need More Accessible Finance Options
A survey of 500 SMEs by invoice finance company Novuna Business Cash Flow , highlights the critical need for more accessible and flexible...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Increase In Sales After Appearing On James Martin’s Show
An Orkney family business has enjoyed a dramatic increase in sales and social media followers, after one of its products appeared on...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Apr 3, 20242 min read

The Impact Of Bank Closures On UK SMEs
New research from BusinessComparison has surveyed UK SME leaders on their usage of local banks, and has found that a huge majority agree...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Mar 22, 20243 min read


Scottish Drone Business Flying High With Support From Business Gateway
A family-run business based in Lanarkshire has successfully expanded its services to offer the latest drone technology across the UK...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Metro Bank Supports Eco-Manufacturer With £600K Of Financing
Fill/ Refill, a Northamptonshire family-run manufacturer has received over £600k of financing from Metro Bank to help it achieve its...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jan 12, 20242 min read


More Than 550K SME's Struggling To Pay Tax Bills
New research1 from Premium Credit shows more than 550,000 SMEs2 are currently struggling to pay tax bills with Corporation Tax and VAT...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Sustainability & How Debt Funding May Help The Journey
The benefits of sustainability for UK SMEs and how debt funding can help your journey to net zero. SMEs are the backbone of the UK...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 31, 20235 min read


Family Firms Open To Broader Financing Options
Latest research highlights that there is a willingness by family firms to consider alternative sources of finance for their business....
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 25, 20173 min read
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