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From Goats To A Diversified Family Business
A vision from an entrepreneurial founder is at the heart of many family businesses and that is certainly the case with the Steggles...
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Crafting Quality Products From Canvas
In 1996 Chris Salisbury founded Canvasman in the tiny cellar of his Victorian terraced house in Leeds. From its humble beginnings as a...
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Simon & James, The Eponymous Hawkins Brothers!
English wine has been an incredible success story over the last decade. There are now almost 900 vineyards in England with production...
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Increasing Levels Of Work Related Stress
According to the latest poll of 2,000 staff by recruitment firm Robert Walters, 60% of professionals stated they have suffered from some...
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Recruiting, Retaining And Motivating Staff In A Family Business
Family businesses need to position themselves as attractive propositions to appeal to new executives. It is well documented that many...
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Third Generation At The Helm At Lamberts
Lamberts was founded in 1963 by the Grandfather of the current Managing Director, Trina Beare, back in 1963. Paul Andrews spoke to Trina...
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Shaping Family Legacies
Photographs capture events, landscapes, and individuals. Each photograph is a framed picture composed by the photographer, they freeze...

Zita Nikoletta Verbényi
May 10, 2023
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Tapping Into An Innovative Family Business Spirit
By their own admission, the family behind Greg Rowe Limited recognise that it is a ‘new brand from old hands’ which comes from an...
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How The Role Of Family Business Chair Is Evolving
The world remains a volatile place in 2023, as businesses emerge from the COVID era, contend with the impact of geopolitical uncertainty,...

John Harte - Integrity Governance
May 4, 2023
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Why Effective Governance Is Critical In A Recession
It is widely expected that there will be a global economic downturn over the next 12 months, with western countries, particularly those...

John Harte - Integrity Governance
May 1, 2023
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Key Findings From The Spring Statement 2022
Against a backdrop of rising costs and inflation Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement focused on easing the burden for families and businesses....
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A Cleaner, Safer, Kinder World
Every story has a narrative, a history and a journey and The Cleenol Group is no exception. Celebrating 75 years as a family business...
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Significant Tax Consequences On Family Business Transfers By Location
The latest report from KPMG Private Enterprise reveals that the tax consequences on family business transfers can vary in the millions...
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Employing Apprentices For Over 100 Years
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week Family Business United spoke to a number of family firms that employ apprentices to get their...
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Apprentices Integral To Workforce At Globally Iconic Family Firm
The story of JCB is one of innovation, ambition and sheer hard work. From small beginnings building agricultural tipping trailers in...
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Don’t Wait For Hybrid To Settle Down – It Won’t
Key Thoughts: The new world of hybrid working is complicated and changing all the time. It is tempting to put off major decisions until...

Mark Essex - KPMG
Feb 1, 2023
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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...
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New Report Looks At Redefining Wealth In Family Businesses
KPMG Private Enterprise have launched a new report that considers the diversification of the family businesses financial, human and...
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Realise The Human Aspect To Deliver Effective Governance
Effective governance involves people working together in a system, yet governance is too often approached in a purely legalistic or box...

John Harte - Integrity Governance
Jan 24, 2023
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Family Firms Need Flexibility During Challenging Times
Rising inflation, increased geopolitical risks and talent shortages all form part of the perfect storm facing business over the next 12...
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