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Navigating Cost Pressures As An Owner Managed Business
Owner-managed businesses are facing significant challenges due to cost pressures that are impacting both profitability and...

Fleur Lewis, Audit Partner - Bishop Fleming
Jul 8, 2024
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Understanding Your Family Business Story: A Path To Future Success
Family businesses are unique entities where personal and professional lives are deeply intertwined. They carry with them legacies,...
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The Business Case For Better UK Paternity Laws
It’s no secret that more and more of us are choosing not to have children. The UK birth rate has declined to the lowest levels in over a...
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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...
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The Importance Of Family Businesses Around The World
Family businesses, ranging from small local shops to multinational corporations, are the backbone of economies around the globe, making a...
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Should I Care About Corporate Governance?
On 22 April 2021, the European Confederation of Directors Associations published its updated Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles...
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As Simple As ESG?
Having in place a genuine ESG agenda counts for a lot in today’s employment market. As well as appealing to prospective employees, it...

Joe Beeston, Partner, Forsters
Jun 21, 2024
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The Intricacies Of Succession Planning In Family Businesses
Succession planning is the linchpin for the longevity and continuity of family businesses, yet it remains a daunting challenge for many....
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Choosing The Right Business Structure For Family Enterprises
In order to protect the continuity of a family enterprise for the benefit of future generations, there are three key areas that need to...
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Smooth Succession: Legal Frameworks For Family Business Continuity
The issue of succession for a family business is bound up in a complex combination of commercial and personal issues. In business terms,...
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The Positive Impact Of Family Businesses In The UK
In the bustling landscape of the UK's business sector, family-owned enterprises stand out as pillars of strength, not just economically...
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Influencing Decisions In Family Businesses: Who Holds The Power?
Family businesses are often seen as a unique blend of personal relationships and professional endeavours. The dynamics within these...
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Empathy As A Driving Force For Family Business Success
In many family businesses around the world, one fundamental element stands out as a driving force behind long-term success: empathy. In...
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The Importance Of Boundaries In Family Firms
Establishing boundaries is a cornerstone for the enduring success of family businesses, serving as a vital mechanism for navigating the...
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Techniques For Safeguarding The Family Business
With almost 300,000 family businesses representing a staggering 83.9% of private businesses in Scotland, it is understandable that they...

Kirsty Ross, Director - Turcan Connell
Jun 11, 2024
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Recruitment, Retention & Motivation In Family Firms
Family businesses carry a unique charm and a set of challenges when it comes to employing staff. While they often excel in fostering a...
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Preserving Legacies: Legal Solutions For Family-Owned Businesses
In some senses, the legacy of any business is a slightly nebulous concept, but the thing which tends to set family businesses apart from...
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Appointing Non-Family To The Board: The Risks & The Rewards
Family businesses often face unique challenges and opportunities compared to their non-family counterparts. One such challenge is the...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Jun 10, 2024
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A Source Of Family Business Inspiration
Source One Consulting is a business run by a small team comprising first and second generation family members who are full of...
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How To Manage An Unplanned Succession
Planning ahead for the future of your family, or your business is key. Succession can be both planned and unplanned. An event of...

Mike Kane, Partner - Turcan Connell
Jun 6, 2024
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