Being exposed to the notion and reality of entrepreneurship from an early age seems to be a factor in what makes some people choose to...

Corporate cultures can differ markedly, and the history of mergers is littered with the case study skeletons of companies that failed to...

Leaders who are committed to culture change start by reflecting on their own behaviour and the leadership shadow their behaviours cast.

It's not rocket science - you can get things done through other people by being consultative and collaborative

The statistics are quite alarming and need to be heeded.  One person in the UK develops dementia in the UK every three minutes!  This is...

Brand equity is a bit of a fuzzy concept. Unlike shareholder equity, there aren't valuations set by funding rounds or other measures - in...

The old saw about children being handed the family business on a silver platter doesn’t apply to the next generation of family-owned...

Great to see a piece in The Irish Times focusing on the family business and the importance of family firms to the Irish economy.

Family firms need to be run as a meritocracy and this article demonstrates the point clearly - fourth generation Howard Kahn started on...

On 12th December, the Supreme Court will rule on a long running dispute where a mother wrote her daughter out of her will, leaving the...

New research has shown that some 3.2 million married couples have failed to claim their Marriage Tax Allowance, which can save them up to...

Start early when it comes to the future of the family business and form a plan.  Document it and then follow the plan to maximise the...

As far as we are concerned there is no alternative.  Failure to grow professionally can lead to a whole myriad of challenges down the...

An historic Perth family business has folded as “completely unaffordable” rates bite and customer tastes have changed.

Recent changes in...

Like any business, structuring from the start is important for family firms. Whilst there is a lot going on at the outset and people tend...

In the Spring 2016 budget, it was announced that a Pensions Dashboard was being proposed. It has since been put forward that a prototype...

Fostering a great company culture has never been more important in the war for talent especially among millennials.

The millennial...

Family businesses are renowned for engaging in philanthropic activities but why do they do it?

Many don't make the headlines and prefer to...

Family businesses have voiced their concerns in Scotland around the economic climate and uncertainty in a new piece of research.

Research shows there are a large number of narcissists who become leaders. If you are unlucky enough to be working for one, read on.

You...

Australian family firms share insights into how to beat the second generation curse and the steps needed to succeed as a family business...

Family businesses are often about legacy and continuing after the passing of the current generation and the next generation taking the...

A good piece that highlights a growing concern that needs to be addressed globally.

Quite simply, governments around the world need to...

Succession planning can be a BIG issue for many family firms, but when it comes to the farming community you could argue that there is...

I attended a thought-provoking presentation & event last night by Chris Reichhelm of Peloton Leadership, where the theme was 'Building a...

It is important that everyone involved in the family business understands their role, responsibilities and legal duties too.

This insight...

Succession and Evolution are two very tricky subjects for families and a process that can be quite hard to get right. The successors of...

Latest research in Costa Rica again reinforces the global contribution made by family businesses.  In the case of Costa Rica, some 80% of...

There is nothing certain but death and taxes, is the essence of a quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin. But tax on death is something...

Court of Appeal Judges will shortly grapple with the question of whether the identities of a foreign businessman and his wife should be...

Have you ever wondered if you are a narcissist? 

Then it is more than likely you are not. 

Why?

A ‘true narcissist’ would never be so...

I can certainly relate to this article.

The feeling of being dropped in the deep end with the expectation that you can butterfly swim the...

With social media embedded in the lives of many individuals, employers are increasingly having to consider whether it is appropriate to...

FBU Scotland has continued to champion the cause for the Scottish family business sector this week (Scottish Family Business Week 2016)...