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Entrepreneurs

What family businesses can learn from The Godfather

Aside from being one of the most influential books and films of my generation, The Godfather has a few lessons for the boss of a family-run business, writes Ken Jacobson, former CEO of chief executive mentoring organisation, Vistage

Exit Strategies

The hows and whys of selling a UK family business 

For those weighing up what kind of future their family company might have, here's an explanation of needs to be done if a sale process is ultimately picked.

Funding

How family businesses can use external funding to their advantage

Duncan James, head of family business at law firm Shakespeare Martineau, explains what options are available for family businesses who are looking to grow.

Opinion

Top 10 tips for anyone considering starting a family business

Starting a family business is known to be a big challenge but here, two co-founders explain key points to consider before working with family.

Opinion

Eight of the most successful UK family businesses

Nearly 9 out of 10 private companies in the UK are family-owned and they remain essential to the British economy, marketing consultant Sharon Fishburne finds.

Human Resources

Keep it in the family: Should you run a business with your family?

AXA PPP healthcare has developed a handy quiz and has shared its top six tips on how to keep family business productivity at a high.

Entrepreneurs

3 big reasons why working with family members can make your job much easier

When it comes to business, for these entrepreneurs, it's a family affair. Here's why working with family can pay off.

Entrepreneurs

UK father-son businesses make a comeback

New research reveals a come back in legacy father-son businesses as young people are increasingly choosing to follow in dad's footsteps when choosing a career.

Growth Planning

Why even fast growth tech firms can be a family businesses

Here's why even a scale-up can engage with a long-term strategy to remain owner-managed and a family business.

Growth Planning

Control and succession in family businesses – Keeping it in the family

Douglas Streatfeild-James, senior associate in the family business team at law firm Burges Salmon, looks at the issue of transition when it comes to family-owned businesses.

Financial Management

Investing outside the family

Diversifying your investment portfolio is all very well, but it can be tough when the lion's share of your wealth is tied up in the family business.

Private equity

Private equity and the family business

A private equity firm may not seem the natural partner for your family business, but taking on external investment doesn't have to mean losing all control.

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