For centuries, family businesses have been at the heart of the economy, from those that have become international concerns to those that simply move from generation to generation providing the same excellent service to customers. In this feature, we look at a selection of Northamptonshire firms that are proud of their family connections.
5th March 2025
………………………………. THE DAY religiously starts with a very strong black coffee. That’s the first thing I do, a convenient stop off at the kitchen for a caffeine hit to set me up...
3rd March 2025
………………………………. ENTREPRENEURSHIP and “visionary” leadership has earned a doctor turned farmer an alumni award from Cranfield University. Johnny Wake, managing partner of...
3rd March 2025
………………………………. CYBER security has been a big concern for businesses for a while now. In fact, in the King’s Speech delivered in July last year, the UK government announced...
1st March 2025
………………………………. ONE OF my first articles for this magazine attempted to answer the question Does my Business Need a Finance Director?. In it, I explored the trigger points and...
28th February 2025
………………………………. Published in association with WHEN your commercial landlord grants you a lease, you can expect to use the property to carry on your business without...
27th February 2025
………………………………. Published in association with NATIONAL Apprenticeship Week has seen a national celebration of the importance and value of this route towards a degree. As part...
26th February 2025
Published in association with SMALL businesses are feeling the pressure as 2025 begins, with FSB’s latest Small Business Index results recording confidence at its lowest level outside of the...
24th February 2025
Published in association with COMPANIES can prepare themselves for forthcoming National Insurance changes and free up valuable time to grow their businesses by turning to external payroll experts. ...
10th February 2025
………………………………. CHANGING work patterns are opening up new opportunities as, while working from home remains popular since the pandemic, more employers consider a mandate for...
7th February 2025
………………………………. THE BANK of England’s decision to cut interest rates to 4.5% comes in response to the ongoing weakness of the flatlining UK economy although for many on the...
2nd February 2025
………………………………. Published in association with IF YOU are a partner who is planning to leave your partnership, you will want to ensure that the departure process is as...
15th January 2025
SMALL businesses across the region have called on the UK’s regulatory bodies to assess how they can support the UK economy’s drive for enhanced growth and investment. The Federation of Small...
11th January 2025
EARLY PLANNING and thorough preparation are the keys to making the process of selling a business as painless as possible for its owner. A panel of seasoned specialists expert in all aspects of...
2nd January 2025
Published in association with BOSSES who want to get the best for themselves and their companies when they sell their business should investigate employee succession plans, according to...
13th December 2024
FOOD producer the Gressingham Group of Companies has completed its acquisition of Northampton-based wholesale frozen food supplier Central Foods. Founders Gordon and Alison Lauder will remain as...
