When a family business opens the door to investment, the questions that follow are rarely about profit alone. They are about leadership.

Succession is important but business owners often put off the conversations and decisions because it is perceived as easier to defer it.

With their sense of legacy, long-term thinking and deep community links, family businesses are different from corporates in that they often have several different ways to measure success beyond short-term profit.

Differences in remuneration between siblings or family members can create tensions and ultimately lead to significant issues within family businesses.

Axiom Sustainability Software is delighted to announce it is renewing its partnership with Family Business United (FBU), strengthening a...

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

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

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

Perhaps the biggest surprise in the Budget was the extent of the restrictions imposed on two valuable inheritance tax reliefs, being Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). Is this the end of the road for BPR and APR? Accountants from Rickard Luckin share their thoughts. What Changes Were Made To BPR And APR In The Budget? The 'Current Rules' Until 30 October, anyone holding an asset on death, or who had given one away in the seven years before

Do you really need a carbon reduction plan? In 2024, the answer for UK family businesses is a resounding yes – and not just because...

In this article we are going to delve into what the key challenges and opportunities facing UK businesses are. The typical economic cycle...