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Using Life Insurance For Inheritance Tax Planning
Are you worried about your family’s financial future? Recent UK Autumn Budget changes have raised concerns for business owners,...

Martin Lindsey - Head of Advice, Brooks Macdonald
Dec 2, 20247 min read


Family Firms At Risk Due To Lack Of Up-To-Date Wills & Succession Plans
Latest research from STEP highlights the vital need for family business owners to talk and plan to keep their legacy, relationships and...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 13, 20244 min read


Patient Capital Offers Measured Approach For Family Firms Facing The Path Ahead
For family businesses, the question of “what’s next?” can be as complex as it is personal. Many families are currently weighing whether...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Nov 6, 20244 min read


One Day Everyone Will Exit
The exit of your family office team is inevitable. The time to take action is now and preparing now will help ensure a transition that...

Jeff Noble - Director, Private Wealth Family Office, BDO Canada LLP
Nov 5, 20244 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...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Oct 31, 20245 min read


Redefining Succession: Why Private Equity Can Be A Good Home For A Family Business
In today's volatile economic and political landscape, businesses face unprecedented challenges. Inflation, interest rates, supply chain...

Jon Duffy - Investment Director, Endless LLP Private Equity
Oct 16, 20243 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


Family Firms Need To Prepare For The Silver Tsunami
In recent years, the term 'silver tsunami' has gained traction among demographers, economists, and policymakers. It vividly describes the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 2, 20244 min read


The Japanese Model Of Family Business Succession: A Tradition Of Longevity
Family-owned businesses in Japan have thrived using their model of succession, adoption, and stewardship, their "do well, do good, do right" ethos, and their powerful concept of "beyond self."

Enrique M. Soriano - Senior Advisor, Wong Advisory Group
Aug 29, 20245 min read


Why Leaving Your Children To Decide On Their Own Isn’t Always Fair
One of the most common sentiments I hear from family business owners is, “I don’t know if my children are interested in coming into the...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Aug 23, 20243 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


Who Is Going To Be The Next Family Business Leader?
Family business succession planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing a family-owned business. With a vast majority...

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


Spotlight on Family Business Succession
Successful family business succession is a key topic of conversation in the boardrooms of family businesses the world over. It has...

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


Succession: The Last Great Test For Family Business
In 2020, Alex Scott, stepped-down from his role as Chairman and CEO of Applerigg, a private, family-owned business built on the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 10, 202410 min read


The Intricacies Of Succession Planning In Family Businesses
Succession planning is the linchpin for the longevity and continuity of family businesses, yet it remains a daunting challenge for many....

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Smooth Succession: Legal Frameworks For Family Business Continuity
The issue of succession for a family business is bound up in a complex combination of commercial and personal issues. In business terms,...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 14, 20245 min read


Preserving Legacies: Legal Solutions For Family-Owned Businesses
In some senses, the legacy of any business is a slightly nebulous concept, but the thing which tends to set family businesses apart from...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 10, 20247 min read


How To Manage An Unplanned Succession
Planning ahead for the future of your family, or your business is key. Succession can be both planned and unplanned. An event of...

Mike Kane, Partner - Turcan Connell
Jun 6, 20243 min read


Navigating Challenges Associated With Succession Planning
Succession planning is a crucial aspect of ensuring the longevity and prosperity of family businesses. As the torch passes from one...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 6, 20243 min read


Navigating The Complexities Around Succession Planning
Family business succession planning is a complex and challenging process that involves transferring leadership and ownership from one...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 26, 20244 min read
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