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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


Disruptive Technologies Set To Revolutionise Consumer Goods Value Chain
Disruptive technologies are set to revolutionise the consumer goods value chain from automated farms to robot-run shops over the next 10...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Demand For AI Skills Strong Despite Challenging Jobs Market
While the UK jobs market remains on a downward trajectory, demand for AI skills is bucking the trend and has stayed strong, prompting...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Employee Ownership As An Option For Family Businesses
Family businesses are pivotal to the global economy, significantly contributing to employment, innovation, and community stability. As...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 5, 20243 min read


UK Manufacturing Slips To Twelfth In World Rankings
The UK’s manufacturing sector has dropped out of the top ten world rankings, falling to twelfth according to the latest official figures...

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


Scrapping IHT Relief For Family Business Could Damage Economy
Scrapping IHT relief on family businesses would appear to be at odds with Labour’s mission to kickstart economy but rumours continue to...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Phones Could Be Killing Family Business Productivity Levels
Business owners are being told of ways to keep remote workers engaged, among rising concerns phones are limiting productivity. Business...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Employee Ownership: A Legacy Worth Preserving
In the majority of cases, the biggest difference between a family business and a non-family business is the importance of legacy. The...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 29, 20246 min read


Employment Growth Hits Four Month High
Business activity at UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stalled in June with the NatWest SME Purchasing Managers’ Index...

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


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...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 27, 20246 min read


Embracing AI In Family Businesses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and family businesses are no exception. Often characterised by...

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


Maximising Social Media For Your Family Business
In today's digital age, social media is an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes. For family-owned businesses, leveraging these...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 3, 20243 min read


Future-Proofing Safety: Five Trends Shaping the PPE
New technology, sustainable materials and smart designs are all key trends driving the evolution of PPE for a safer tomorrow. Workwear...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Apr 16, 20242 min read


European Mid-Market Struggles With AI Productivity Potential
New research from Advania, a leading Microsoft partner, reveals that IT complexity is hampering the progress of mid-market organisations...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Apr 12, 20243 min read


Technophobia Threatening The Future Of SMEs
Small and medium UK businesses are being held back by a reluctance to adopt new technologies, experts have warned. Experts from...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Businesses Planning AI Adoption In Next Two Years
More than half of businesses plan to adopt AI within the next two years according to the latest research findings with leading...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Stolen Credentials Tops Causes Of Cyber Breaches In 2023
Stolen credentials through phishing attacks were the most common cause of cyber breaches among UK businesses last year, a new study has...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Cyber Security 'Blind Spot' Leaves Businesses Exposed
A significant ‘blind spot’ is leaving UK businesses exposed to cyber security threats, according to new research by UK top ten...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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