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,...

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

There have been a lot of inheritance tax (IHT) changes in the recent Budget. High net worth families and businesses have had their...

Are you worried about your family’s financial future? Recent UK Autumn Budget changes have raised concerns for business owners,...

Latest research from STEP highlights the vital need for family business owners to talk and plan to keep their legacy, relationships and...

For family businesses, the question of “what’s next?” can be as complex as it is personal. Many families are currently weighing whether...

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...

Family businesses across the UK are now at a more pressing crossroads, with recent changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and...

In today's volatile economic and political landscape, businesses face unprecedented challenges. Inflation, interest rates, supply chain...

Succession planning – could employee ownership be right for your family business? Five million. That’s how many family businesses there...

In recent years, the term 'silver tsunami' has gained traction among demographers, economists, and policymakers. It vividly describes the...

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."

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...

Family businesses are pivotal to the global economy, significantly contributing to employment, innovation, and community stability. As...

Family business succession planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing a family-owned business. With a vast majority...

Successful family business succession is a key topic of conversation in the boardrooms of family businesses the world over. It has...

In 2020, Alex Scott, stepped-down from his role as Chairman and CEO of Applerigg, a private, family-owned business built on the...

Succession planning is the linchpin for the longevity and continuity of family businesses, yet it remains a daunting challenge for many....

The issue of succession for a family business is bound up in a complex combination of commercial and personal issues. In business terms,...