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Family Business Florists Celebrating Across UK
Over 1000 florists bunch together to celebrate first ever National Florist Day on June 8th Flower Power is unique; goose bump inducing...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 5, 20243 min read
Friction Is Not Holding Up Financial Success For Family Firms
Family friction isn’t holding back the UK’s large family-run businesses according to the latest research from Investec Wealth &...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 5, 20243 min read
Nationwide Support For Local Sports Teams From GAP
For the eighth consecutive year, GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent hire company, proudly sponsors local youth teams...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 5, 20242 min read
Dates Announced For The Family Business Road Trip 2025
Family Business United is delighted to announce the dates for the 2025 Family Business Road Trip across England. Taking place from April...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Bechtel-Built Facility Generates Energy At Full Capacity
The Bechtel-built Cutlass Solar 2 project in Fort Bend, Texas, is complete and generating electricity at full capacity for the first...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 4, 20242 min read
The Impact Of Owner Interference On Non-Family CEO Performance
In any business, let alone a family or founder-owned business, the role of a CEO is both multifaceted and demanding. As the driving force...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Jun 4, 20243 min read
St Austell Brewery Partners With Cornwall Pride
St Austell Brewery has announced a partnership with Cornwall Pride as part of the company’s commitment to promote equality, diversity and...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 4, 20242 min read
Examining The Three Generation Rule Of Family Business
The 'three-generation rule' which is also known as 'shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations' posits that wealth and businesses...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 3, 20243 min read
Embracing AI In Family Businesses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and family businesses are no exception. Often characterised by...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 3, 20242 min read
Maximising Social Media For Your Family Business
In today's digital age, social media is an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes. For family-owned businesses, leveraging these...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 3, 20243 min read
Cheltenham Family Firm Celebrates 170 Years!
George Bence & Sons Ltd have become one of the very few businesses in the world to make it to 170 years as a family business and are...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 3, 20242 min read
A Golden Tribute To A Faversham Hero
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame is celebrating a very special anniversary this summer with a new limited edition golden ale. Go...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 31, 20242 min read
Hendy Van And Truck Builds Partnership With Construction Charity
Hendy Van and Truck has pledged its support for a national charity which helps construction workers and tradespeople. For the next 12...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 31, 20242 min read
Report Finds UK Women Juggling Return To Office
Nearly half of working women (47%) in the UK say that their stress levels are higher than a year ago, partly due to return-to-office...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 30, 20243 min read
UK Business Confidence Holds Firm
Lloyds Bank’s latest Business Barometer has found that overall business confidence is unchanged in April – staying at 42%. The result...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 30, 20244 min read
AW Hainsworth Appoints Head of Engineering & Sustainability
AW Hainsworth, a British fabric manufacturer and vertical woollen mill based in Pudsey, has appointed Paul Dudley as its new Head of...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 29, 20242 min read
Family-Run Independent Pet Shop Open In Aberdeen
A family-run independent pet shop has opened in Aberdeen after the business owner accessed expert support and signposting to funding from...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 28, 20242 min read
Shepherd Neame Collects A Clean Sweep Of Awards
The Abbey Hotel in Battle was named Pub of the Year in the annual Shepherd Neame Pub Awards, held at Canterbury Rugby Club. A total of 15...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 28, 20246 min read
Energy Secretary Inspired By JCB's Hydrogen Engine
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho MP, paid a visit to JCB to see for herself the progress being...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 24, 20242 min read
Hotel’s Biscuit Order Helps The Homeless Into Employment
A Lancashire hotel venue has struck up a new business partnership with a social enterprise which helps people who are homeless get back...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 24, 20242 min read
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