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Family businesses are the backbone of economies the world over. They also face unique issues due to the very nature of their ownership.

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A Resounding Scottish Engineering Success Story

Zappshelter has become one of Britain’s most distinctive engineering success stories in the field of industrial shelters

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Next Generation Focused On Growth & Sustainability

Next Generation Focused On Growth & Sustainability

Growth is the lifeblood of family business, essential to ensuring the business will continue to prosper for future generations. For the...

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The Curse Of The ‘Iconic Founder’

The Curse Of The ‘Iconic Founder’

When a founder becomes such a larger-than-life character that they overshadow everyone around them, continuity of the business becomes...

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Cyber Security Remains A Significant Concern For Family Firms

Cyber Security Remains A Significant Concern For Family Firms

A new report reveals over a fifth (21%) of SME owners are concerned by overseas cyber threats in the midst of heightened cyber security...

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Following In A Successful Founder's Footsteps

Following In A Successful Founder's Footsteps

Stepping into leadership of a family business is not always easy, especially when you are following a successful founder. For Roberto,...

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Navigating Succession Of The Family Business

Navigating Succession Of The Family Business

The pandemic has prompted many family businesses to re-evaluate their future, review their operations and brought family governance and...

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The Entrepreneur’s Exit – Avoiding The Legal Pitfalls

The Entrepreneur’s Exit – Avoiding The Legal Pitfalls

The post-COVID bounce back in M&A deals has led a lot of entrepreneurs to consider selling their businesses. Business owners are aware...

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How Technology Will Influence Family Enterprise Governance?

How Technology Will Influence Family Enterprise Governance?

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

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Making & Updating A Will: A Crucial Estate Planning Tool

Making & Updating A Will: A Crucial Estate Planning Tool

Making a Will is a vital part of any estate planning exercise. Sharing wealth with family and other loved ones in the most tax efficient...

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Purpose: Total Nonsense Or The Secret To A Successful Family Business?

Purpose: Total Nonsense Or The Secret To A Successful Family Business?

Purpose has been taking a bashing. Terry Smith, the renowned fund manager, recently rebuked Unilever for their focus on purpose: “A...

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UK Family Firms To Go On ‘ESG Hiring Spree’ In 2022

UK Family Firms To Go On ‘ESG Hiring Spree’ In 2022

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

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Three Key Features Of An Effective Leader

Three Key Features Of An Effective Leader

The purpose and strategic direction of an organisation lies at the heart of impactful leadership, says Saara Bange, Associate Director at...

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How Do You Begin Your Journey To Net Zero?

How Do You Begin Your Journey To Net Zero?

As the UN’s Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) gets underway, HLB has published its 2021 Sustainability report, “Is your...

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