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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 21, 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 17, 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...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 16, 20242 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:...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Private Sector Growth Expectations Soften
Private sector firms expect no change in activity over the next three months (weighted balance of 0%), according to the CBI’s latest...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Top CEOs Navigate Global Turbulence By Betting Big On AI And Talent
Top CEOs have shown resilience over the last decade as they have backed their businesses to prosper in the face of declining confidence...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 3, 20245 min read


Adopting AI To Connect Successfully With Gen Z
Wielding an estimated $150 billion purchasing power globally, Gen Z consumers – spanning those born between 1997 and 2012 – are a...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Could Employee Ownership Be Right For Your Family Business?
Succession planning – could employee ownership be right for your family business? Five million. That’s how many family businesses there...

Alex Bloom - Partner, Telos Partners
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Rent & Mortgage Spending Growth Hits 17 Month Low
Consumer confidence has increased following the base rate reduction, with 70 per cent confident in their household finances, up from 65...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 12, 20244 min read


Core Components Of Sustainability In Family Firms
Sustainability has become an essential consideration for businesses worldwide, and family-owned enterprises are no exception. A family...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 12, 20244 min read


Expanding Overseas: Practical Issues For Family Businesses
Expanding a family business into overseas markets can be both an exciting and challenging endeavour. While the opportunities for growth,...

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


Card Spending Returns To Growth Giving Economic Boost
Grocery spending saw its highest uplift since March, fuelled by a surge in shopping for picnic and barbecue foods at specialist stores....

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 11, 20245 min read


New Reporting Rules Impacting Sustainability Reporting
46 of the FTSE 100 made restatements on their sustainability metrics this year; Most related to changes in methodology (44%), but over a...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Universal Business Activity Rise In August
August saw business activity rise universally across the UK for the first time in three months, the latest NatWest Regional Growth...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Consumers Lack Trust In Firms After A Data Breach
Two-thirds of consumers do not trust a company after a data breach. A cybersecurity expert explains the significance of cyberattacks and...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Strong Business Confidence Reflected In Rising Economic Optimism
The latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer showed that business confidence remained at 50% in August. Although there was no increase to...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 2, 20243 min read


The Big Stay: 71% Hesitant To Move Jobs
Global recruiter Robert Walters has warned professionals that ‘hanging onto a job’ which no longer serves your career could not only be...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Fall In Small Business Confidence As Employment Costs Takes A Toll
Small business confidence fell back into negative territory in the second quarter of this year, losing the ground made up by the first...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 28, 20245 min read


Apprenticeships Across The UK & Their Benefits
Apprenticeships are playing an increasingly vital role in family businesses across the UK, offering numerous benefits to both employers...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 23, 20241 min read


Ransomware Surge In 2024 Demands Coordinated Global Response
Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, ransomware attacks in 2024 are set to reach record levels, escalating the risks faced by...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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