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Family Business news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in the Family Business industry in the UK:

Eight ways family businesses can boost sustainability strategy A new report has highlighted eight key success factors for the sustainability and digitalisation strategies of family businesses.
05 May 2023
Leading family businesses best at building trust UK family businesses have bounced back from the 2020 recession, with two-in-five reporting double-digit growth over the last 12 months.
28 March 2023
More than half of family businesses expect growth in 2021 The majority of family businesses in the UK expect to grow revenues in the coming two years, with more than eight-in-ten saying they expect to expand in 2022.
22 April 2021
Family businesses well positioned to lead economic revival The unique structure of family businesses which has enabled them to more successfully respond to the negative impacts of Covid-19 on their business, according to a new report.
24 March 2021
KPMG appointed to oversee Watt Brothers administration A family-run retailer has collapsed after more than 100 years in business, seeing almost 300 jobs lost across Scotland.
30 October 2019
Family businesses must balance short-term and long-term goals Many family businesses face a disconnect between their need to perform as a business and preserve tradition and legacy, according to a new global study.
20 September 2019
Property group Network Space turns to Grant Thornton for business advice Grant Thornton has been appointed by property group, Network Space, as the family-owned business looks to court potential investors.
10 July 2018
A guide for family businesses to managing an exit strategy Being part of a family business does not come without its challenges, however, family businesses also provide a wealth of benefits for individuals and the wider economy.
28 May 2018
KPMG moves Global Family Business Centre of Excellence to London KPMG has moved its Global Family Business Centre of Excellence to London.
30 March 2018
Begbies Traynor hired as Ultimate Foods administrator Cumbrian food producer The Ultimate Food Company has entered administration.
22 February 2018
Next gens keen to take fitting role at family businesses One of the key challenges faced by the modern family businesses continue is that of succession.
17 November 2017
Family businesses continue to provide strong growth in UK Family businesses remain a cornerstone of the UK economy, offering a broad range of more social business models, focused on wider cultural phenomenon than just growth and profit.
04 September 2017
Family businesses rising to challenge of global disruption Family businesses are facing disruption from a range of global factors – from technology to changing consumer mind-sets – according to Big Four firm Deloitte.
08 June 2017
Succession planning, innovation and talent are top family business concerns Family businesses remain a key pillar for the global economy, with their focus on long-term sustainable growth, strong culture, focus on more than just profit and streamlined decision making.
19 December 2016
Cottage Delight bought by Vestey Holdings, RSM provides advisory Family owned fine food producer Cottage Delight was recently sold to Vestey Holdings, a fourth generation family foods business.
19 December 2016
European family businesses remain upbeat about future prosperity Family businesses in Europe are upbeat about their growth prospects over the coming twelve months, new analysis finds.
05 December 2016
Family businesses keen to invest in philanthropy and impact investing Philanthropy remains an important activity for family owned companies across the globe. A new report finds that on average 3.1% of respondents’ wealth is invested in some form of philanthropic activity.
01 September 2016
Family business successors typically change strategy and governance Next generation leaders of family business are increasingly bringing change to their organisation, in many cases departing from former strategies, governance structures and leadership styles.
02 June 2016
Family businesses may boon from women in management The succession of the family business remains a perceived issue for women in line, many of whom believe that males in the family are expected to do the job.
31 March 2016
EY: Family businesses globally face succession challenge Family businesses face succession challenges as more and more young graduates turn to the outside world for opportunities. A recent EY study finds that only 3.
06 January 2016
Catherine Grum joins family business of KPMG in UK KPMG has strengthened its family business offering with Catherine Grum as Head of Family Office.
29 October 2015
Family businesses trust in the power of female CEOs Family businesses are more likely to appoint female leaders as they believe in the power of women on top, research by EY shows.
30 June 2015
Mazars: Family businesses in the UK are booming Family businesses in the UK are booming, with 79% saying their profits are either higher or the same as last year, research by Mazars shows.
10 June 2015
KPMG & S&W support IFB National Conference 2015 Consulting firms KPMG and Smith & Williamson are sponsoring the 14th edition of the IFB National Conference, taking place on 4-5 June 2015 in Birmingham.
02 June 2015
Female role advancing in GCC family businesses Female participation in governance positions of a business has been shown to have positive results not only for diversity, but also for income growth.
12 March 2015
UK consultant helps Heineken with succession planning The Heineken family has hired UK advisor Martin Jenkins to help them with the future plans of Freddy Heineken's grandchildren.
31 December 2014
McKinsey: Influence of family businesses rising globally Family businesses are more present and stronger than ever, concludes consulting firm McKinsey & Company in its family businesses research.
17 November 2014

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