Running a family business comes with unique challenges. Blending personal relationships with professional responsibilities can create...

Fact: Family businesses are the backbone of the economy! A worthy claim when you consider that 80% of UK SME companies are defined as...

When business owners decide to step down, one of the most common succession options is to sell the business to a third party. A trade...

Succession planning is an inevitable consideration for every business owner, no matter the size or industry of the business. Eventually,...

Sustainability is everywhere. Governments, organisations, businesses, and individuals across the globe are focusing on sustainability...

Business property relief (BPR) - and agricultural property relief (APR), together APR/BPR - were very valuable exemptions from UK...

For many family businesses, the ultimate goal is to preserve the legacy and pass the business down through generations. However, there...

Those with family assets to protect are keen to ensure that they pass down the bloodline rather than face claims from a spouse, which may...

Family businesses often stand out for their unique blend of personal relationships and professional ambitions. While this dynamic can...

Preparing to pass the business to the next generation is often seen as one of the biggest challenges facing the family business,...

Private equity firms invest funds raised from institutional investors (such as pension funds, family offices and charitable trusts) in to...

The Family Business Research Foundation (FBRF) has published a landmark report, ESG in Family Firms: A Review of Research, Regulations,...

There is an increasing enthusiasm and desire for embracing sustainability amongst Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This was...

An Employee Ownership trust ('EOT') is a special form of trust that holds shares in a company on behalf of its employees. It facilitates...

The holiday table is a space for joy and connection, not a boardroom. Mixing business with family time can quickly sour the mood,...

Family businesses often emphasise values that align with both their business and familial legacy. Here are 10 values frequently cited by...

Stepping into the role of a second-generation family business leader is both a privilege and a challenge. On one hand, you inherit a...

Family businesses hold a unique position in the world of commerce, distinguished not only by their economic contributions but also by the...

A family charter is a foundational document that outlines the values, vision, and framework for managing a family business. It serves as...

Philanthropy is a core part of many families' and family businesses' long-term goals and wealth plans. In the UK, 2023 saw another record...