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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 12, 20242 min read
Third Of UK Adults Over 55 Don't Have A Will In Place
Over half (57%) of UK adults don’t have a will in place, including a third (32%) of over-55s, reveals new independent research conducted...
Martin Lindsey - Head of Advice, Brooks Macdonald
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...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 15, 20243 min read
Succession Planning – Considerations For The Older Generation
John Broons is a globally awarded family business expert. One of only three people in Australia to hold the coveted title of Fellow of...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Apr 3, 20242 min read
Study Finds Families Relying On Their Family Business As Their Pension
Families are relying on their business to fund retirement with 83% saying they regard their company as their pension, new research with...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 5, 20232 min read
Why Family Business Owners Struggle To Let Go
Running a family business for many business owners is a privilege and something that they take incredibly seriously. Over their time in...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 6, 20231 min read
A Guide To Retirement
You’ve probably asked yourself this question thousands of times during your working life, but what happens after the daily grind grinds...
David Harland
Jun 23, 20234 min read
The Challenges Of Succession
Leadership succession is inevitable for most family businesses. Unfortunately all too often it is recognised as an issue but put to one...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20225 min read
Journeying Into Life After The Family Business
For many people working in the family business the thought of stepping back and no longer being actively involved on a daily basis is...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 9, 20223 min read
Financial Wellbeing Takes Time & Energy
Managing your finances takes time and energy, something we mostly learn as a life skill as we progress through our careers....
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Feb 2, 20227 min read
The Entrepreneur’s Exit – Avoiding The Legal Pitfalls
The post-COVID bounce back in M&A deals has led a lot of entrepreneurs to consider selling their businesses. Business owners are aware...
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...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 30, 202010 min read
Getting Mum & Dad To Talk About Succession Planning
Have you tried to raise the subject of succession planning with your parents? How have they reacted? I am assuming from the fact you are...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Apr 23, 20174 min read
Who Gets Dad's Office?
When it comes to family business succession planning, one thing is certain: Most family business leaders don’t do it, they don’t do it...
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