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Don’t Fall Foul Of The Tipping Act
Hospitality and service industry businesses could face fines and the prospect of an employment tribunal if they don’t comply with the Tipping Act

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Windermere Spa Resort Hosts Artist’s Biography Book Launch
The biography of a prominent North West artist has been unveiled at a specially organised book launch at a spa resort on Windermere.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 8, 20252 min read


TL Dallas Appoints Head Of Trade Credit
Independent insurance and risk management firm TL Dallas has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Mark Whiteley as head of trade credit.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Businesses Warn Budget Missed Opportunity For Corporation Tax Cut
SMEs say the Chancellor squandered a prime opportunity to ease pressure by cutting corporation tax.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 5, 20253 min read


Bridging The Generational Technology Divide In Family Firms
Technology adoption is rarely just a technical decision and when generational perspectives diverge, the path to building a sustainable business for the future can become contested terrain.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 5, 20254 min read


UK SMEs Switch Off For Christmas, But Cybercriminals Do Not...
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are preparing to switch off for Christmas will leave themselves vulnerable to attack, according to new research.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 4, 20252 min read


What Employees Really Want From Their Leaders In 2026
Employees are expecting more clarity, more honesty, and a leadership presence they can actually read.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 4, 20253 min read


What Investors Really Want To Know About Your Leadership Team
When a family business opens the door to investment, the questions that follow are rarely about profit alone. They are about leadership.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 3, 20254 min read


The Challenge Of Fairness & Multi-Sibling Dynamics In Family Firms
When a business is involved, along with money, legacy and leadership, the concepts of fairness and equality quickly become complicated.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Make UK Warns Employers Of Risks From Failure To Address Workplace Health
Make UK is warning manufacturers that they risk facing substantial fines and even potential shutdowns through a failure to address key workplace health issues.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 2, 20252 min read


'The Lidl Effect' Celebrates 1000th Store Milestone
Lidl GB has published its first ever socioeconomic impact report which reveals that it generated £14.5bn in Gross Value Added (GVA) through its operations and supply chain in the financial year 2024 alone.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Managing Emotions And Perspectives In Family Firms
Emotional differences and diverging perspectives among family members are among the most persistent and difficult issues to manage for family firms.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 2, 20254 min read


SME's Borrow More To Pay For Insurance
SMEs are borrowing more to pay for insurance underlining the importance of credit to help with budgeting as premiums increase.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Brewers Louth Supports New Sensory Room With Donation
Brewers Louth donated paint to a remarkable new community project creating sensory rooms for neurodivergent children.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20251 min read


The Family Business Succession Survey
We want to explore the topic and gauge opinion as to how families in business are addressing the challenge of succession planning in our short survey.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Budget 2025: Key Tax Changes For Family Businesses
Check out some of the key tax changes for family businesses announced in the Budget

Gavin Birchall - Partner, Head of Tax & Trusts at Birketts
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Budget Confirms Cryptocurrency Crackdown On 13 Million Taxpayers
Cryptocurrency holders warned after Budget 2025 reiterates that crypto platforms will start recording the gains made on these assets on 1st January 2026, ahead of sharing it with HMRC.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Flying the Flag Abroad: Successful Exporting Tips For British Family Firms
Exporting, once viewed as the preserve of corporate giants, is increasingly within reach for family-owned companies determined to grow while staying true to their roots.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Reeves Offers Token Concession On Inheritance Tax Relief Reforms
Hopes that the government might soften its controversial changes to inheritance tax reliefs for businesses and farms have been largely dashed.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20252 min read


The Challenge Of Imposter Syndrome In Family Businesses
Imposter syndrome, the persistent belief that one’s success is undeserved and likely to be exposed, has moved from the realm of psychological curiosity to a strategic concern for family businesses.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20255 min read
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