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A Stitch In Time: Hatchers Marks 250 Years On Taunton’s High Street
In an era of fleeting trends and throwaway retail, one Taunton business stands as a remarkable thread of continuity. Hatchers, the...
May 30, 2025


A Practical Guide To Succession Planning In Family Business
Succession planning is often one of the most delicate and decisive phases in the life of a family business. While many enterprises thrive...
May 7, 2025


5 Hard Truths About Running a Family Business (And How To Get It Right)
Gary Beckwith is a pioneer of the UK tourism industry and family business owner. He is the author of How To Make A Million In Business ,...
Feb 17, 2025


Relishing Conflict – A Driver For Change
Riaz Currimjee is the Founder and Managing Partner of Surya Capital, the family office backed Africa focused private investment firm he...
Jul 10, 2024


Arighi Bianchi: Standing The Test Of Time
Nestled in the heart of Macclesfield, Cheshire, Arighi Bianchi stands as a beacon of retail excellence, boasting a 170-year legacy of...
Jun 27, 2024


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


The Importance Of Scottish Family Firms
Family businesses play a pivotal role in the Scottish economy, contributing significantly to its stability and growth. These...
Oct 3, 2023


Sustainable Printing Is At The Heart Of Galloways
Galloways is a family business that dates back over 150 years and is now being run by the sixth generation, Matt Galloway. Paul Andrews...
Aug 16, 2023


Entrepreneurship And Innovation At The Heart Of Macsween
Macsween is a third generation family company established as a butchers shop in Edinburgh in the 1950’s. The company has passed down...
Jul 13, 2023


A Journey Of Family Business Discovery
This short film highlights the depth and diversity of Scottish family businesses and our ten day journey of discovery as part of the 2021...
Jul 13, 2023


Sparkling Family Legacy Chronicles
It all starts with your family legacy. Your stories, thinking patterns, what you stand for or wish to innovate. All these hold their foundations in your family legacy. Family Chronicle Galaxies & Rainy Recollections In the world of a multigenerational business and legacy families, all stories are in an intertwined and perpetual flux with each family member clicking through thousands of layered puzzle pieces that are fidgeting within their world, spanning through different cu
Jul 13, 2023


Moving To The Beat With Hip Hop!
We are always on the look out for inspirational family business stories to share and this one is just that. Emma Thackray is the...
Jul 13, 2023


Creating The Wine Dream During Lockdown
Plenty of new businesses emerged during the pandemic with their eyes set on becoming the next generation of family businesses to make...
Jul 13, 2023


A Family Firm Steeped In Flavours Of The Middle East
Dina Foods, which celebrates its 30th birthday in 2022, specialises in authentic, handmade Mediterranean foods, including artisan...
Jul 13, 2023


Built On An Ethos Of Transparency, Trust And Dedication
Westcombe Group is a leading London property developer, creating contemporary, luxurious homes and commercial properties of exceptional...
Jul 13, 2023


Three Generations Of Manufacturing Excellence
Established in 1962 by George Goodfellow, Minnitron is a resounding British success story. From its beginnings in what was quite...
Jun 30, 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


Employing Apprentices For Over 100 Years
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week Family Business United spoke to a number of family firms that employ apprentices to get their...
Feb 3, 2023


Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms in Ipswich
The KBB Centre in Ipswich is a long-standing, family run business dedicated to serving the surrounding communities. Brothers Roger and...
Oct 12, 2022


More Than Uniform Evolution At Tibard!
As the country and the world moves into uncertain times, we’ve decided to look back on the journey of the family business Tibard. In the...
Sep 8, 2022

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