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Vote For Your North & Northern Ireland People's Choice Champion
Since 2012 Family Business United has been proud to organise the National Family Business of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 81 min read


Lake District Resort Completes Spa Expansion
A prominent Lake District spa resort has completed a £457,000 expansion project to upgrade its facilities and enhance its luxury offer....
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 32 min read


JJ Smith Presented With King's Award For Enterprise In International Trade
Knowsley-based JJ Smith has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, presented on Friday, 22nd...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 26, 20242 min read


JJ Smith & Archwood Group In Sustainable Timber Manufacturing Partnership
Following the announcement of this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise, JJ Smith and Archwood Group have strengthened their partnership...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Sustainable Food-To-Go Packaging From Family Firm
With over 40 years of experience, Superior Catering, an independent family-owned business based in Widnes, has established itself as one...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 4, 20242 min read

FC United Make Further Progress With HMG Paints
The latest stage of the partnership between HMG Paints and FC United has been completed with the successful refurbishment of the St....
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Hotel Estate Gives Wedding Presents To Support Woodland Bird Life
A Lake District hotel venue is giving a helping hand to mother nature and the environment whilst giving newlywed couples a permanent,...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Sixth-Generation John Good Group Expands Portfolio With Acquisition
John Good Group is pleased to announce its acquisition of Nothing But Ltd, trading as Padlocks.co.uk, an online retailer of padlocks and...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Craftsmanship Meets Creativity With HMG Coach Enamel
Whether it be for canal boats, historic tractors or vintage vehicles, Coach Enamel from HMG Paints has been the go-to product for vintage...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 15, 20242 min read


HE Simm's Engineering Division Eyes Immediate Return To Profit
The Engineering Division of HE Simm (HE Simm & Son Ltd), is forecasting a strong end to 2024 after reporting a difficult financial...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 1, 20242 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 3, 20245 min read


New Partnership For HMG And FC United Of Manchester
HMG Paints have scored a new partnership ahead of the new football season with FC United of Manchester. The partnership see’s HMG become...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Lake District Hotel Features Renowned North West Artist
A renowned North West artist is bringing his work to the Lake District in the latest ‘Art in the Atrium’ gallery exhibition at Low Wood...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 6, 20242 min read


New Hainsworth Fashion Design Competition
Heritage textile manufacturer and woollen mill Hainsworth has challenged students from Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) to design...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 31, 20242 min read

Hotel Group Launches Leadership Training Programme
A team of six hospitality professionals from Cumbria are being fast tracked on to an executive management career development pathway,...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Insurance Broker Adds To Its Team In Cockermouth
A successful independent insurance broking and risk management specialist has appointed two experienced commercial insurance brokers...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Cumbrian Manufacturer Helps Hotel With Sustainable Skincare
A Cumbrian based manufacturer of artisan fragrances and skincare products is helping a prominent North West hotel to improve sustainable...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Arighi Bianchi: Standing The Test Of Time
Nestled in the heart of Macclesfield, Cheshire, Arighi Bianchi stands as a beacon of retail excellence, boasting a 170-year legacy of...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 27, 20246 min read


Double Triumph For Arden Dies At National Awards
Arden Dies is the UK's leading Die maker providing cutting and embossing tooling for the packaging industry and they took home the award...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Savouring Tradition: Exploring The Delights Of Carrs Pasties
In the heart of Bolton, amidst its bustling streets and vibrant culture, lies a culinary gem cherished by locals and visitors alike:...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
May 19, 20246 min read
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