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Hangovers From Pandemic Still Stifling Business Growth
Latest research shows that there are still significant barriers to growth for all businesses, including family firms as a result of the...
Jan 20, 2023
Top HR Approaches To Boost Employee Engagement
New research explores the top practical approaches for HR to boost employee engagement in 2023. Key Findings: 72% of UK staff believe...
Jan 1, 2023
Small Businesses Driving Supply Chain Sustainability Changes
UK small businesses are driving change with 8 in 10 small business leaders treat sustainability as a priority within their supply chain....
Dec 8, 2022
Time For Neurodiverse Boards
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...
Nov 9, 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
Values – Do They Really Matter In Family Firms?
Values: Do they really matter in a family business? Families have enough on their plates when it comes to running a successful business....
Jul 13, 2021
Resilience & The Family Firm
Prior to the onset of the global pandemic Dr Linda Murphy (Lecturer – Management, Cork University Business School) and Dr Giovanna...
Jul 13, 2021
The Yorkshire Family Business Forum 2021
Linking in with Yorkshire Family Business Day 2021 this family business forum for the Yorkshire family business community seeks to...
Jul 13, 2021
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2020
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was launched in 2015 to end poverty and set the world on a path of peace, prosperity and...
May 11, 2021
UK Family Businesses Risk Falling Behind On ESG
UK family businesses risk falling behind other countries in their commitment to prioritising sustainability in their strategies,...
Apr 15, 2021
Family Governance In The Digital Age
In this article, Daniel Ugur of Forsters takes a look at a practical checklist for the post-Covid world and the need for structures to be...
Feb 22, 2021
Why Are Family Firms Important?
Family firms are the backbone of economies the world over and the UK is no exception. With more than 6 million family firms in the UK...
Jan 27, 2021
Overcoming Barriers To Success In Your Family Firm
Family-owned businesses have tremendous advantages stemming from their special status: deep community ties, values, family traditions,...
Dec 1, 2020
Holiday – A Ticking Time Bomb For Employers
With Christmas approaching, accrued holiday entitlement is becoming a ticking time bomb liability for many employers, according to Nick...
Nov 24, 2020
When Loyalty Becomes A Liability For Family Firms
For those involved in the management of the family firm beware that staying true to your roots can foster inertia when innovation is most...
Oct 16, 2020
German Family Businesses Up For Sale?
Many of Germany’s predominately family-owned Mittelstand businesses are likely to come under the hammer over the next ten years...
Sep 4, 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
Is A Management Buy-Out An Option For Your Family Firm?
Could a Management Buy-Out (‘MBO’) be right for you, your family and your business? Having built up a successful family business, you may...
Jun 29, 2020
The Magnificent History Of Indian Family Businesses
India has a rich and magnificent history of family businesses. The country’s rich history and culture have molded the edifice and...
Jun 22, 2020
Meeting the Need for White Space
In turbulent times there is a clear need for “white space” – that is, quality time for reflection with a trusted neutral person. Greg...
Jun 19, 2020
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