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North Yorkshire rapeseed oil producer wins two Great Taste awards
A Thixendale family business that has created a range of British rapeseed oil-based products using its own farm-produced oil is celebrating a double win at the Great Taste Awards 2022. Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil's Oak Smoked Oil and sister company, Charlie & Ivy's...
A local financial services company is saving money whilst saving the environment. SSA’s Refill Room!
Cumbrian financial services company, Stan Sherlock Associates is going the extra mile to help save the planet and save their staff some pennies at the same time. SSA has created what they’ve named the Refill Room. Household products such as washing up liquid and...
Is It Time To Change Performance Reviews?
Ramin Salehi is an experienced workplace wellbeing assessor and trainer, who has supported many organisations in raising awareness around mental health and employee wellbeing which encourages colleagues to thrive. In his latest blog he examines how Performance Reviews...
We’re Recruiting!
Events Manager required Location: Based at our Head Office, nr Kendal, Cumbria Reporting to: Co – Directors Main Purpose of the Role: Manage the delivery of our event programmes Role: Full Time Salary: £32k Benefits: Agile working, pension contributions, 28 days...
Why your family business needs an advisory board
Whether you’re a small start-up or a multi-generational family business, having a group of experienced advisers can enhance your management’s breadth of expertise. So, what exactly is an Advisory Board? Aside from being a well-proven business model worldwide, an...
Supporting the purpose driven business
Business Advisory Director, Joel Topham plays a leading role at Sagars Accountants in supporting family businesses of all shapes and sizes. Joel also works closely with The Family Business Community, participating in our Advisory Board and peer group programmes. In...
A step beyond – how family businesses can legalise their values and purpose
Sam Lyon, Head of Corporate and Commercial at award-winning Cumbrian legal firm, Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors looks at the ways in which family businesses can embed their values within their legal governance; Family businesses are well-known for taking the long-term...
Are the right people sat around your family business leadership table?
In our latest Fam Biz Community blog, we consider who should be sat around your family business leadership table; How many times have you paused to consider your family business leadership structure and whether you have the right people around your leadership table?...
5 Reasons why your family business needs a good lawyer
In the following article, legal expert and family business champion, Christian Mancier examines the unique reasons why family businesses can benefit from having good legal support. Christian is a Partner at North West-based legal firm, Gorvins Solicitors. Having spent...
Governance in owner-managed family businesses
(The author Philip Webb has been creating and managing businesses for the past 30 years, and has helped many companies find success and growth. He currently holds two NED positions and runs a UK charity.) Governance may not be the most exciting topic - it’s one that...
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