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99P family to sell for £60million

A family business based in Northampton, which has managed to thrive during the economic downturn, could soon be sold for a rumoured £60 million.

First speakers announced for 'Family Ties' 2012

The UK's most exciting family business conference will be hosted in London on 23rd November with an incredible line-up of guest speakers from across the family business sector.

Sienna and Savannah Miller step down from fashion label

After a six year partnership, sisters Sienna and Savannah Miller have stepped down as co-creative directors of their fashion label.

Dorset family business ranked No.1

Family-run Dorset Property Agents Bournecoast have announced that they have reached pole position in Rightmove’s rankings of local agent performance.

Generation Magazine out now!

Generation, the UK's most exciting family business magazine, is out now and available to read online.

Highly anticipated date announced for 'Family Ties' annual conference 2012

Family Business Place have announced the date for this year's annual family business conference, 'Family Ties'.

Meerkats move into family castle

The latest Compare the Market advert ‘Touch decision’, released last week, was filmed at family-owned and run Lullingstone Castle in November 2011.

Spelman praises Scottish food and drink industry

Following a remarkable 2011 in which food exports from Scotland broke the £1 billion mark for the first time ever, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Caroline Spelman visited Scottish farmers and fishermen to praise them for the excellent produce that has made Scotland world renowned.

A Royal Meeting

Family-owned Lullingstone Castle, run by the Hart Dyke family, has a lot to look forward to this year following a successful 2011.

Otley brewing brothers bring back best-seller for January

Run by three brothers, the Otley Brewing Company is relaunching the award-winning O6 Porter for January

Taking a bet on family business

The UK’s biggest online bookmaker, family owned bet365, has continued to consolidate its position as one of the world’s leading online gambling businesses, after posting a £93.7 million ($145.46m) profit for the year.

Previous Bournecoast MD still carrying the torch

Family-run Bournecoast Property Agents are delighted to announce that Keith Simmons MBE looks set to carry the Olympic Torch next year.

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Stevenson Brothers

Crafting Rocking Horses for the rich and famous for over 25 years

Arora Hotels

Five star service from this family business

Cole and Son

Fine printed wallpapers since 1875

John Jones

Balancing the family and the business

Latest Views

Next Generation

Why Asian family businesses should allow their next generation to get outside work experience.

Family Business Charters

Andrew Drake of Pemberton Greenish looks at how family charters can be used to unify the family in its approach to the business.

Why do today what can be put off until tomorrow?

This is a practical reflection on why we procrastinate, and the effects it may have on different areas of family and business life.

Three ways to ease the transition from one generation to the next