One of the main functions of a family business structure is to guarantee its continuity. To do this, it is necessary not only that the...

A family charter or constitution, documents the shared vision and values of the family and its policies regarding the ownership and...

A family constitution is a confidential family document outlining their vision and agreement on ownership and management of the business....

In many ways, family businesses sit at the heart of commerce in our country. From small scale business-to-consumer outfits to larger...

Family businesses are vital to the UK economy and contribute hundreds of billions to the UK’s GDP. They have unique advantages including...

In today’s turbulent world undertaking board reviews is a vital part of good governance practice. As well as enabling performance to be...

A good Board Chair understands they are a facilitator to achieve the best outcomes rather than a ‘commander.’ They listen more than they...

The world remains a volatile place in 2023, as businesses emerge from the COVID era, contend with the impact of geopolitical uncertainty,...

Effective governance involves people working together in a system, yet governance is too often approached in a purely legalistic or box...

The economic headwinds of spiralling energy costs, high inflation and increased interest rates will probably lead to a recession in many...

Businesses that continue to prioritise ESG during uncertain times will see increased revenue and happy stakeholders, says John Harte,...

Family firms are the engine room of the national economy and those running them are passionate, motivated and entrepreneurial in their...

Many directors recognise that diversity on boards is no longer a nice to have in today’s world. It is a vital element that ensures the...

Business owners often underestimate the impact their death or incapacity will have on the short‑term continuation of their business....

Volatility and uncertainty remain as the world emerges from the Covid emergency, with the war in Ukraine, disruption of supply and...

With a recent family wealth report by Julius Baer stating that only 1 in 10 ultra-high-net-worth families have a formalised governing...

A year ago, family enterprises that wanted to automate governance processes had to buy tools from multiple vendors. Today, vendors...

There were a record number of job vacancies in the UK this year centred around environment, social and governance (ESG) – with more...

Are family businesses really more resilient, agile and adaptable than other business types? And, if so, have they been able to tackle the...

How do family businesses stay intact for the next generation? The statistics are daunting: some 70% of family-owned businesses fail or...