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Intellectual Property For Farms & Rural Businesses
In this article, we take a look at intellectual property rights and, in particular, how they can be best be utilised for business growth...
Robert Davies - Managing Associate, Foot Anstey LLP
Mar 126 min read


Building A Leadership Team Before A Family Business Sale
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...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Mar 105 min read


Why Sustainability Matters
Sustainability is everywhere. Governments, organisations, businesses, and individuals across the globe are focusing on sustainability...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 123 min read


A Guide To Employee Ownership Trusts
An Employee Ownership trust ('EOT') is a special form of trust that holds shares in a company on behalf of its employees. It facilitates...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 14, 20244 min read


Philanthropy – What Are Your Options When Giving To Charity?
Philanthropy is a core part of many families' and family businesses' long-term goals and wealth plans. In the UK, 2023 saw another record...
Robert Davies - Managing Associate, Foot Anstey LLP
Dec 10, 20246 min read


Budget Blues? Putting Your Best FIC Forward
There have been a lot of inheritance tax (IHT) changes in the recent Budget. High net worth families and businesses have had their...
Robert Davies - Managing Associate, Foot Anstey LLP
Dec 5, 20246 min read


Using Life Insurance For Inheritance Tax Planning
Are you worried about your family’s financial future? Recent UK Autumn Budget changes have raised concerns for business owners,...
Martin Lindsey - Head of Advice, Brooks Macdonald
Dec 2, 20247 min read


The Future Of Pensions For Family Businesses
Family Business United is delighted to be working with our friends and partners at Western Pension Solutions who are investigating the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Is This The End Of The Road For BPR And APR?
Perhaps the biggest surprise in the Budget was the extent of the restrictions imposed on two valuable inheritance tax reliefs, being...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 18, 20246 min read


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...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Inheritance Tax And Family Businesses
The recent Budget introduced a key change to Business Property Relief (a form of Inheritance Tax relief) which could adversely affect...
Gavin Birchall - Partner, Head of Tax & Trusts at Birketts
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Executive Pay In Family Business: Striking The Right Balance
As family-owned companies grow, they face increasingly complex challenges, and none may be as important as the issue of executive...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Patient Capital Offers Measured Approach For Family Firms Facing The Path Ahead
For family businesses, the question of “what’s next?” can be as complex as it is personal. Many families are currently weighing whether...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Nov 6, 20244 min read


Choosing Between Generational Transition & Exit In Family Businesses
Family businesses across the UK are now at a more pressing crossroads, with recent changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Oct 31, 20245 min read


Breaking Down The Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the much-anticipated Autumn Budget, outlining the government’s plans to address the nation’s...
Martin Lindsey - Head of Advice, Brooks Macdonald
Oct 31, 20246 min read


The Commercial Importance Of Carbon Reduction Plans For Family Businesses
Do you really need a carbon reduction plan? In 2024, the answer for UK family businesses is a resounding yes – and not just because...
Joe Oughtred - Founder & Director, AXIOM
Oct 18, 20244 min read


Time To Take Your Pension Lump Sum?
Martin Lindsey, Head of Advice at FBU Partner Brooks Macdonald , provides his thoughts for people considering withdrawing their pension...
Martin Lindsey - Head of Advice, Brooks Macdonald
Oct 18, 20244 min read

Stealth Tax? Wealth Tax? What Could Fill The £22 Billion Black Hole?
Martin Lindsey, Head of Advice at FBU Partner Brooks Macdonald , details the plans that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could announce in the...
Martin Lindsey - Head of Advice, Brooks Macdonald
Oct 10, 20249 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


The Impact Of Owner Interference On Non-Family CEO Performance
In any business, let alone a family or founder-owned business, the role of a CEO is both multifaceted and demanding. As the driving force...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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