We continue to see a lot of debate about the changing face of the High Street and the pressure being put on the independent retailers who...

Jai Anmol Ambani has been appointed as an executive director, grooming a prospective heir to his billionaire father at Reliance Anil...

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...

A good insight for many family business owners to take on board as philanthropy and charitable endeavours is often see as a great way to...

Just like all other organisations, Family Offices are at risk of data theft and breaches of security and loss from cyber crime.

Despite...

Whilst this piece centres on the small business, the message should resonate well with all family business owners with a desire to pass...

A poignant reminder of the need to manage any business, family owned or not, with the right people in the right position to make changes...

Another inspirational next generation story and one of commitment, determination and drive.  Like many family firms there is a need...

Clearly, every family is different and therefore there will be differences with family firms, how they are owned, structured and run to...

Given the importance of family firms across Germany, with 90% of all businesses being family owned, and an ongoing split in Parliament,...

Family businesses like RJ Balson & Son and John White & Son Limted do buck the trend as they represent the oldest direct lineage...

There has been a remarkable growth in the number of family offices springing up all over the globe, and whereas in the past they tended...

Having spoken to many family business owners there is often an unwillingness to talk about the sale of the family firm.  A sale, to...

Family business owners are notorious for focusing on the business, and in many cases are so entrenched in working day to day that they...

Succession conversations can be difficult to start, emotive for all those involved and difficult to complete.  Nevertheless,...

Family firms can be extremely successful and we are the first to recognise and celebrate their success. 

On the other hand, the very...

There was an interesting article published this week in the London Evening Standard about the characteristics and traits of Generation Z...

The latest research by Campden Wealth has revealed significant issues around succession with 69% of family offices expecting a...

Probably one of the most, if not the most, important roles in a family business is that of the Chairman of the Board of Directors....

Forman's Games is a must-read for any student of family business. It is the story of Lance Forman, the fourth generation of his family to...

A great insight into the succession planning process from Tara Singh Vachani who is moving forward with her plans with the help of her...

This piece resonates well with the rationale that resulted in the rational behind the creation of Family Business United and the essence...

This is a good insight into how families can pull together and create even stronger bonds, as a family, and the impact that their...

This article highlights some inventive ways to motivate staff and create a good atmosphere within the business to help maximise the...

Entrepreneurs are optimists. They have to be; they have to believe that their brilliant idea is going to work or happen. When it works,...

"Money conversations are often awkward, even (maybe especially) with the people closest to us. But putting them off — or never having...

Taking on a family business can be a tough role to take, requires leadership skills and qualities and abilities that only get the chance...

A real insight from one of the UK's leading family business entrepreneurs, and his views are closely aligned to many other family...

Another piece of research and the conclusions, family firms are at risk due to the lack of focus on succession planning.

A challenge the...

Despite the seeming constant challenge to put the family firm under the spotlight for the right reasons, there is often criticism pointed...

This piece gives an interesting stance on the role of the next generation and how they feel about entering the family firm.

On one hand,...

A founder or entrepreneur especially in the early days of a business might well be making all the decisions and doing all the work. So...

How do you know when it is time to consider establishing a family office?

You have never had a family office before; you have heard about...

How do you best prepare the next generation?

This is a question I often get asked. It is also one of the main areas of concerns for...

Recruiting a non-family member into a key role and helping to professionalise the management of the business is a step taken by many...

One of the key challenges for family business owners around the world is recruitment, retention and motivation of staff and here we have...

It is easy not to think too far ahead but timing is crucial when it comes to financial planning and pensions.

A good insight into the role...

Love this, and the resonance it has with those involved in a family business.  Obviously, for may owners legacy is really important...

Another good read and confirmation that for family firms to be successful and sustainable they need a family business leader that can...

The Toyota story is an inspiration in  many regards, not least the way that the business was turned around in a short period - from...