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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
7 days ago4 min read
Industrial Strategy Is A Game Changer For British Manufacturers
Britain’s manufacturers believe the introduction of an industrial strategy will be a game changer for increasing investment and boosting...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 14, 20244 min read
A Guide To Employee Ownership Trusts
An Employee Ownership trust ('EOT') is a special form of trust that holds shares in a company on behalf of its employees. It facilitates...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 6, 20243 min read
The Importance Of ESG Reporting For Family Firms
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has emerged as a vital practice for businesses of all kinds, offering a structured...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 5, 20243 min read
Closing The Digital Skills Gap To Retain A Competitive Edge
According to the Quantifying Data Skills Gap report, almost half of all workers surveyed had not received data skills training despite...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 29, 20242 min read
Scotland’s Business Chiefs Call For More Support & Investment
The call came at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce annual dinner where First Minister John Swinney, Labour Leader Anas Sarwar MSP and...
Jeff Simpson - Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth
Nov 26, 20242 min read
How National Insurance Increases Affect Family Firms
The 2024 UK Budget has introduced significant changes to National Insurance (NI) contributions that will impact family business owners....
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20245 min read
What Can We Expect In 2025 In Terms Of Technology Trends?
Deloitte Global has released its Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) 2025 Predictions report, forecasting a pivotal gap year...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 13, 20243 min read
Deloitte Release Fourth Future Of Cyber Survey Results
Deloitte Global has released the fourth edition of the Global Future of Cyber survey, which found that cybersecurity is increasingly...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Oct 31, 20245 min read
Choosing Between Generational Transition & Exit In Family Businesses
Family businesses across the UK are now at a more pressing crossroads, with recent changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and...
Jeff Simpson - Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth
Oct 23, 20243 min read
What Could Change & How Could The UK Budget 2024 Affect You?
The upcoming UK Budget, scheduled for 30 October 2024, may introduce changes that could impact your financial planning — particularly...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 23, 20245 min read
UK Electric Vehicle Buying Intent Rises Despite Challenges
UK consumer sentiment towards Electric Vehicles (EVs) is gathering significant momentum while buying intent for petrol and diesel...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 23, 20242 min read
The Potential For AI To Impact Family Firms
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and family businesses stand to gain significantly from its...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Cybersecurity: Going Back To Basics Is Key To Success
HLB has released its fifth annual Cybersecurity Report, providing crucial insights from over 600 senior IT professionals. This year's...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 22, 20242 min read
September Acceleration In Rent And Mortgage Spending
Barclays Property Insights reveals that the increase in rent and mortgage spending accelerated in September, increasing 4.5 per cent...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 22, 20244 min read
Consumer Confidence Reaches Five-Year High
UK consumer confidence rose 1.7 percentage points in the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker, based...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 22, 20243 min read
Four Ways To Optimise Your Supply Chain
From global shortages of materials to transport delays and lack of personnel, supply chains in the UK have experienced several issues in...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Private Company CEOs Remain Cautiously Optimistic
CEOs of private companies around the world are cautiously confident about their company’s growth prospects over the next three years,...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Small Business Index Reveals A Slowing Job Market
QuickBooks Small Business Index Reveals Decline and Stagnation in UK SMB Employment and Vacancies for September 2024 Intuit’s latest...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Data Reveals CEOs Neglecting Cybersecurity Amid Rising Threats
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws attention to the growing importance of digital security, new research reveals that cybersecurity...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Business Confidence Falls In September
Business confidence dipped to a three-month low in September, the latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer has found. Key Findings:...
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