In the polished offices of Oslo’s financial district, where state-owned giants and multinational corporations often dominate the narrative, a quieter yet equally influential force continues to shape Norway’s economic landscape. Family-owned enterprises, ranging from small craft producers in Bergen to multi-generational industrial groups along the western maritime hubs, remain central to the country’s prosperity, social fabric, and long-term strategic direction. They rarely ca

Most succession conversations default quickly to structure: who gets what, when, and on what tax terms. Those questions matter. But they’re not the whole picture.

Recruitment has always been one of the quiet fault lines running through family businesses.

Nearly three quarters (73%) of family business owners are concerned about the impact of upcoming policy and tax changes on both their business and family plans, such as succession, according to research from Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth.

Firms such as AW Hainsworth, Johnston’s of Elgin and the historic Macnaughton Group demonstrate that, for certain enterprises, longevity is woven into their very fabric.

Cybersecurity expertise has risen to the forefront of the UK’s technology hiring agenda, becoming the most sought after and among the highest paid technical skill sets.

Passing a family business from one generation to the next requires careful planning, clear communication, and a long-term strategic mindset.

New report uncovers how outdated technology, inefficient document workflows, and overlooked print security vulnerabilities slow productivity, drain budgets, and spur employee burnout.

James Cowper Kreston has announced the release of its latest Year-End Tax Planning Guide, designed to help family businesses and their owners take a proactive approach to tax planning ahead of the financial year-end. The new guide provides practical advice and insights tailored specifically to the needs of family-owned enterprises, offering clarity on key tax considerations and opportunities to optimise financial outcomes in an evolving economic landscape. With many family bu

Whether producing whisky, rum, brandy or gin, family distilleries have woven themselves into the cultural, economic and social fabric of their regions

A strong governance framework is not about bureaucracy or distancing the family from the business; it is about creating clarity, resilience and continuity so that both can thrive together.

Insight into how family business boards operate under fundamentally different structural conditions than those assumed in much of traditional board theory.

What the next generation needs is not just the founder's knowledge, which can be passed on, but a capability the founder may not have needed to develop consciously: the ability to think systemically.

When the line between family and business becomes blurred, emotions, loyalty, and personal history can collide with decisions that demand clarity and structure.

For family businesses, crafting a coherent brand narrative is not simply a marketing exercise; it is a strategic imperative.

Often overlooked, UK immigration compliance is an area of reputational risk brought on by increased Home Office scrutiny and enforcement action against organisations with civil and criminal penalties for breaches of immigration duties.

Seoul and Tokyo lead global prime residential growth in 2026 according to the latest research from Savills.

Bitcoin is surging as global markets rebound and President Donald Trump reinforces his support for the digital assets sector in its intensifying confrontation with traditional Wall Street banks.

Savills places the Portuguese capital among the five global markets with the highest appreciation potential in 2026, alongside Seoul, Tokyo, Madrid and Cape Town.

A new survey has found that UK business leaders are struggling with the increasing complexity of their roles.