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Mind The AI Gap: Why SMEs Could Risk Falling Further Behind
Many SMEs are aware of the promise of AI, but few are equipped to act. While larger companies accelerate adoption, smaller firms risk...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 123 min read


Keeping It In The Family In Businesses Across The Nation
From butchers to breweries, farms to fashion houses, family businesses are the backbone of the British economy — often quietly so. They...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 124 min read


Action Needed To Overcome The UK's Succession Planning Blind Spot
Despite concerns around future leadership shortages, UK businesses are not taking sufficient action to strengthen their succession plans,...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 122 min read


Shepherd Neame's Celebrating National Afternoon Tea Week
Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has introduced a delicious new Afternoon Tea menu, with a selection of handcrafted sweet and...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 112 min read


Furniture Village To Open New Store In Worcester Elgar Retail Park
Award-winning family business Furniture Village is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of a new store located in Worcester’s...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 111 min read


Historic Westminster Pub To Reopen After £950 Transformation
The White Horse and Bower, a landmark London pub just minutes from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, will reopen on...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 113 min read


Exploring the Role of Family Businesses in the Economy
Family businesses constitute a significant segment of the global economy. They are often rooted in personal history and community values,...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 74 min read


New President For Bournemouth Funeral Association
The Bournemouth and District Association of Funeral Directors (BAFD) has a new President – Leanne Adimi from Douch Family Funeral...
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Aug 72 min read


Renewed Approval For Baffle Curtains From Power Plastics
Yorkshire-based manufacturer Power Plastics has been granted a renewed five-year approval by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 72 min read


The National Family Business Survey 2025
Each year, Family Business United undertakes a short survey to gauge the views of the family business community and we are delighted to...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 72 min read


Lincolnshire Grower Behind M&S' New Speciality Sunflowers
British sunflower season is here and M&S has launched a range of new bouquets, showcasing new sunflower varieties for customers to try....

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 72 min read


Entrepreneurial Spirit & The Detail Behind The Retail At CCS McLays
In retail, one size never fits all. Different brands need different solutions when it comes to packaging, bespoke signage, specific...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 76 min read


Private Sector Anticipates Broad-Based Contraction Through October
Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -18%), extending a run of negative...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 62 min read


Why We Love Email, And You Should Too!
Despite widespread claims of ‘email fatigue’ amongst many marketers, effective email marketing continues to deliver results. Researchers...

Tim Gambrill - Co-Founder, Mighty Atoms
Aug 63 min read


Home-Start Charity Supports Families In Need For Over 22 Years
For over 22 years, Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire has been transforming lives and helping children get the best start in...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 62 min read


New Season Irish Queens Potatoes Land In M&S Stores
Marks & Spencer is proud to partner with AM Farming, a family-run business based in Crossgar, Co Down, to bring customers across Ireland...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 53 min read


Key Considerations For Life After The Family Business Exit
As the ‘baby boomer’ generation reaches retirement age, a growing number of family business owners are considering an exit. In fact,...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 53 min read


JCB Pitches In To Help Football Club Celebrate 150th Birthday
A historic Staffordshire football team has received a helping hand with preparations for its 150th anniversary celebrations - thanks to a...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 51 min read


Colton Packaging Appoints New Business Development Manager
Colton Packaging , a leading distributor of high-quality corrugated packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cora...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 52 min read


2025 Family Business Lifetime Achievement Award Finalists Announced
Family Business United is delighted to announce the 11 finalists in the running for the National Family Business Lifetime Achievement...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 42 min read
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