It usually starts quietly - on the drive back from a board meeting, or over a drink between siblings. A question, half-joking at first:...

For family businesses, passing wealth and control to the next generation can be both a strategic and an emotional journey. However,...

Why families stall around people and leadership—and what helps move things forward Most families don’t call us in a crisis. They get in...

Most family businesses reach a point where the board needs more than just familiar voices around the table. This usually happens as the...

Navigating the ups and downs of financial markets can be daunting. Remaining invested when markets fall may seem counter intuitive, but...

Over the years, I’ve sat in dozens of briefing meetings about senior hires in family businesses. On the surface, they often start the...

Navigating the intricate landscape of a family business is a journey filled with both rewarding milestones and formidable challenges....

In this article, we take a look at intellectual property rights and, in particular, how they can be best be utilised for business growth...

Selling a family business is one of the biggest decisions an owner will ever make. It’s not just about the business itself—it’s about the...

Sustainability is everywhere. Governments, organisations, businesses, and individuals across the globe are focusing on sustainability...

An Employee Ownership trust ('EOT') is a special form of trust that holds shares in a company on behalf of its employees. It facilitates...

Philanthropy is a core part of many families' and family businesses' long-term goals and wealth plans. In the UK, 2023 saw another record...

There have been a lot of inheritance tax (IHT) changes in the recent Budget. High net worth families and businesses have had their...

Are you worried about your family’s financial future? Recent UK Autumn Budget changes have raised concerns for business owners,...

Family Business United is delighted to be working with our friends and partners at Western Pension Solutions who are investigating the...

Perhaps the biggest surprise in the Budget was the extent of the restrictions imposed on two valuable inheritance tax reliefs, being...

The increase in Employers National Insurance Contributions is a significant cost for the family business sector which collectively...

The recent Budget introduced a key change to Business Property Relief (a form of Inheritance Tax relief) which could adversely affect...

As family-owned companies grow, they face increasingly complex challenges, and none may be as important as the issue of executive...

For family businesses, the question of “what’s next?” can be as complex as it is personal. Many families are currently weighing whether...