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Contactless: The Currency Of Convenience For All
New Consumer Spend data from Barclays’ annual contactless trends report has revealed that 2023 was another record-breaking year for...
Mar 11, 2024


Seven Reasons To Implement A Clear Desk Policy In Your Family Business
Despite many businesses asking employees to return to the office over the past couple of years, the topic is still making headlines as...
Aug 7, 2023


Late Payments Causing Small Business Cash Flow Issues
20% of small businesses encounter cash flow problems thanks to late payments During this crucial half year stage for many businesses,...
Jun 28, 2023


Family Firms Need Flexibility During Challenging Times
Rising inflation, increased geopolitical risks and talent shortages all form part of the perfect storm facing business over the next 12...
Jan 23, 2023


Many UK Small Businesses Facing Risk Of Collapse
Rising fuel and energy prices puts over half of UK small businesses at risk of collapse according to the latest report from Simply...
Jan 9, 2023


Salary Transparency Is Important In Recruitment
With the landscape of an unprecedented labour shortage, a new nationwide poll has revealed that businesses that don’t publish salaries...
Dec 13, 2022


Gen Z & Millennials Value Training & Development
New research conducted amongst UK workers has revealed that Gen Z and Millennials are prioritising training and development more than any...
Dec 1, 2022


Becoming A Successful Global Employer
Across the world, the fallout from two years of restricted movement, the rapid pace of technological change and a growing global sense of...
Oct 25, 2022


What’s Keeping Family Business Owners Awake At Night?
The latest survey from Family Business United has identified the key challenges that are being addressed by family business leaders in...
Sep 29, 2022


Successful Cultural Integration Of Acquisitions
According to McKinsey ‘95% of senior leaders describe cultural fit as critical to the success of integration but 25% cite a lack of...
Sep 20, 2022


The Top Family Business Apprentice Employers 2022
Family Business United has compiled a list of the top family businesses employing apprentices to demonstrate the contribution that...
Sep 1, 2022


Building A High-Performing Team: Goals, Roles, Trust, Respect and Communication
There are many factors that can help drive success into your business. Modern equipment will keep you in step with the times, an...
Jul 14, 2022


Pandemic Boosts SME Staff Loyalty
In a new survey of SME workers by Purbeck Insurance Services, 26% feel their loyalty to their employer has improved based on how their...
Sep 9, 2020


Preparing Your Family Business For Sale
There comes a time when most families seek to sell their business, whether it be five years after its creation or two hundred years. The...
Jul 2, 2020


Building Your Own Network When You’re Part Of A Family Business
Ashley Fina’s grandfather was a natural networker. As the founder of his own New York retail store, Michael C. Fina relied on his network...
Jul 1, 2020


The Benefits Of Working With Family Firms
For many years, partly as a result of their portrayal as ‘ma and pa’ lifestyle businesses, family firms have not been recognised for the...
Jun 2, 2020


Will An MBO Secure The Family Business Future?
Are management buy-outs a means of ensuring viable futures for established family businesses? Selling or handing over the family...
Jun 2, 2018

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