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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 20, 20234 min read
Hangovers From Pandemic Still Stifling Business Growth
Latest research shows that there are still significant barriers to growth for all businesses, including family firms as a result of the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 1, 20232 min read
Top HR Approaches To Boost Employee Engagement
New research explores the top practical approaches for HR to boost employee engagement in 2023. Key Findings: 72% of UK staff believe...
Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Dec 16, 20224 min read
Recruitment Costs Likely To Swamp Small Family Firms
Small businesses set to be swamped with almost £23 billion in recruitment costs alongside cost of living crisis according to latest...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 13, 20223 min read
Salary Transparency Is Important In Recruitment
With the landscape of an unprecedented labour shortage, a new nationwide poll has revealed that businesses that don’t publish salaries...
Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20223 min read
Right To Work Checks: What To Remember
Hiring staff is a key component in growing your family business and as your business grows, you will start to develop your own on...
Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Oct 25, 20223 min read
Becoming A Successful Global Employer
Across the world, the fallout from two years of restricted movement, the rapid pace of technological change and a growing global sense of...
Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Sep 20, 20223 min read
Successful Cultural Integration Of Acquisitions
According to McKinsey ‘95% of senior leaders describe cultural fit as critical to the success of integration but 25% cite a lack of...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 10, 20225 min read
Experts Reveal Factors That Could Be Increasing Staff Turnover
There are many factors to consider when it comes to staff turnover – but while some may be inevitable, such as retirement, a change in...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20224 min read
Should You Fire A Family Member From The Family Business?
In a family business, separating the family from the business can be the biggest challenge. We spoke to Dr. Denise P. Federer is a...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20223 min read
Employers Face Wall Of Mental Health Problems
Doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing wall of mental health problems stemming from the pandemic, with some...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20224 min read
Building A High-Performing Team: Goals, Roles, Trust, Respect and Communication
There are many factors that can help drive success into your business. Modern equipment will keep you in step with the times, an...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20223 min read
Talent Management Underestimated Issue In Family Businesses
To ensure the smooth succession of leaders, family businesses need to build a human capital development strategy. Too often, they wait...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Feb 2, 20228 min read
Making & Updating A Will: A Crucial Estate Planning Tool
Making a Will is a vital part of any estate planning exercise. Sharing wealth with family and other loved ones in the most tax efficient...
Tom McGinness - KPMG
Oct 19, 20213 min read
A Wave Of Business Transformation Is On The Horizon
In a post-pandemic world, many new opportunities and challenges lie ahead for family-owned businesses and business families. Recent...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 23, 20213 min read
Planning & Leadership Diversity Among Keys To Future Of Australian Firms
According to the latest research by KPMG Australia there is more to transition in a family business than deciding what date the leader...
Joanne Edwards - Forsters
Apr 8, 20214 min read
Nuptial Agreements And Wealth Protection
A nuptial agreement can be a useful tool for wealthy individuals and families who seek to preserve wealth for future generations. Here,...
David Harland
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Overcoming Barriers To Success In Your Family Firm
Family-owned businesses have tremendous advantages stemming from their special status: deep community ties, values, family traditions,...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 26, 20205 min read
Recognising The Red Flags Of Workplace Mental Health
Organisations have a responsibility towards their staff. The expression mens sana in corpore sano, usually translated as “a healthy mind...
Josh Baron - BanyanGlobal
Nov 11, 20204 min read
The Common Traps Of Working In Your Family’s Business
“What’s wrong — is the company going bankrupt? Are we being sold?” For Charlie, who had joined his family’s bakery business two years...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 26, 20203 min read
Revival Of Traditional Family Businesses
Almost a quarter of business owners have employed relatives in recent months according to latest research – sparking a revival of...
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