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UK Business Decisions Lack Complete Data When Made
As many as seven in 10 (71%) high-value decisions made by UK businesses are based on incomplete or partial data, according to a new study from EY.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 203 min read


Decision Making In Family Businesses: Who Holds The Power?
Who really has the power to influence and shape decisions in a family business?

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 293 min read


When Questions About Family Remuneration And Pay Become Personal
Differences in remuneration between siblings or family members can create tensions and ultimately lead to significant issues within family businesses.

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Oct 133 min read


Gender Quotas On Boards Are Not Just For Show
Gender-based quotas are an effective way to challenge power structures and improve the number of women on major board committees, finds...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 232 min read


AI, Transformation & Sustainability Give Rise To Looming Skills Gap
AI, transformation demands and sustainability targets are driving the growth of new roles in the boardroom, but C-Suite leaders are...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 263 min read


Keeping It In The Family – But Not In the Boardroom
Family businesses form the bedrock of the global economy. From traditional high-street shops to cutting-edge tech start-ups, the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 253 min read


More Than A Seat At The Table – What Family Businesses Need From A NED
Most family businesses reach a point where the board needs more than just familiar voices around the table. This usually happens as the...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
May 305 min read


The Complexity Of Running A Multigenerational Family Business
Running a multigenerational family business is not merely about ensuring financial success across decades; it is about preserving a...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 12, 20245 min read


Plan For The Worst With An Emergency Board Plan
Business owners often underestimate the impact their death or incapacity will have on the short-term continuation of their business. In...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 1, 20231 min read


What Makes A Good Board Chair?
A good Board Chair understands they are a facilitator to achieve the best outcomes rather than a ‘commander.’ They listen more than they...

John Harte - Integrity Governance
Jun 23, 20233 min read


Four Factors For An Effective CEO Succession
The media coverage of “The Great Resignation” has raised the profile of the ongoing and critical role of the board in succession...

John Harte - Integrity Governance
Jun 23, 20214 min read
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