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East-East-Anglia


The Rich Tapestry Of Family Businesses In East Anglia
East Anglia, the picturesque region in eastern England, is not only known for its scenic landscapes and historical landmarks but also for...
Oct 9, 2023


Birketts’ 2023 Employment & Immigration Conference Opens For Registrations
UK Top 50 law firm, Birketts, has opened registrations for its 2023 Employment and Immigration Conference. With the theme ‘Resolution not...
Sep 6, 2023


Family Businesses Need To Be Ready For Changes To Flexible Working
On July 20, 2023 The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act was granted Royal Assent. As a consequence, The Act introduces some...
Aug 31, 2023


Simpsons Malt Site Passes Globally Recognised Food Safety Audit
A malting site owned by fifth-generation family business Simpsons Malt Limited has reached a new level in global food safety standards...
Aug 18, 2023


Workhorse Group Drive Away With Transport & Logistics Title
The culmination of the Family Business of the Year Awards 2023 saw the Workhorse Group take home the national title as the Transport &...
Aug 15, 2023


Family Business Support For New Cancer Support Centre
Source One were thrilled to celebrate the opening of the Big C’s new state-of-the-art Cancer Support Centre on Dereham Road, Norwich....
Aug 11, 2023


All Primed And Ready For Further Growth
Prime Appointments (‘Prime’) are a family-owned and family-run recruitment agency, who believe in doing things differently. They’re committed to building long-term partnerships that boost their clients business and contribute to the growth of the economy in their local area. Paul Andrews spoke to the family to find out more. The Prime journey began over a glass of wine in the local pub when two Witham girls decided to make their dream a reality. Robyn Holmes’ and Margaret Lo
Jul 18, 2023


Spraying Up A Successful Future
Cladspray Solutions are a commercial spray-painting family business based in Norwich in the East of England owned by Tom and Kim Carter. Operating from Norwich they have teams available to work nationwide 24/7 to deliver cost effective solutions while never compromising standards of workmanship. Paul Andrews went to meet them to find out more. This is an entrepreneurial family firm that has worked hard from the start to achieve success as Tom explains. “It all began with m
Jul 13, 2023


Building Resilience Into The Family Business
Stuart Dantzic is showing incredible entrepreneurial spirit as he seeks to grow a resilient family firm for the future. The pandemic...
Jul 12, 2023


Shepherd Neame Announces New Charity
Faversham-based brewery and pub company Shepherd Neame has named FareShare as its Charity of the Year for 2023/24. FareShare is the UK’s...
Jul 7, 2023


Perrywood Garden Centre Buyers Win Multiple Awards
GLEE - the UK’s leading garden and outdoor living trade show, announced the winners of this year's ‘Buyers Power List’. The awards are a...
Jul 7, 2023


Sybron Launches Luxury Bamboo Toilet Tissue
Sybron, a leading UK supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in hospitality, has launched SySoft...
Jun 30, 2023


Osea Leisure Park Celebrates 90 Years
Maldon-based Osea Leisure Park celebrates 90 years in business this month. Family owned and operated, the park has transformed from a...
Jun 25, 2023


From Goats To A Diversified Family Business
A vision from an entrepreneurial founder is at the heart of many family businesses and that is certainly the case with the Steggles family. What started out with 10 goats has grown into a destination business with a Farm Shop, Kitchen Goats, Cheese, Skincare Products and much more besides. Paul Andrews spoke to Sam Steggles to find out more. Sam was born on a farm and it is probably true to say that farming was part of his DNA when he was born. Sam loved life on the farm w
Jun 22, 2023


Third Generation At The Helm At Lamberts
Lamberts was founded in 1963 by the Grandfather of the current Managing Director, Trina Beare, back in 1963. Paul Andrews spoke to Trina to find out more of their journey as a family firm. Henry Beare founded the business and started what has been a stalwart of the Norwich business community ever since. During the war he was responsible for setting up radar stations on the east coast and worked in Norwich for a business that sold bricks and mortar products before taking on th
May 20, 2023


Tapping Into An Innovative Family Business Spirit
By their own admission, the family behind Greg Rowe Limited recognise that it is a ‘new brand from old hands’ which comes from an...
May 5, 2023


Why Effective Governance Is Critical In A Recession
It is widely expected that there will be a global economic downturn over the next 12 months, with western countries, particularly those...
May 1, 2023


‘Garden Of Excellence’ Perrywood Named 3rd In The UK
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) Conference, held in Lancashire, saw Perrywood named 3rd in the Top 100 UK Garden Centre League Table,...
Jan 27, 2023


Perrywood Raises Over £45K For The Local Community
Over the last two years, Perrywood Tiptree and Perrywood Sudbury have raised a grand total of £45,000 for local charities, schools and...
Jan 5, 2023


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Charlotte Gatward
We are delighted to announce that Charlotte Gatward of Gatwards of Hitchin has been included within the inaugural Family Business United...
Nov 15, 2022

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