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Proposed New Measures To Ensure Small Business Get Paid On Time
24th June 2019
The Government will be consulting on new proposals unveiled by the Small Business Minister aimed at tackling late payments to small businesses.
New Report Shows Family Businesses Remain the Backbone of the UK Economy
28th May 2019
A new report by the Institute for Family Business Research Foundation launched today (28 May) reveals the sizeable contribution family firms continue to make to the UK economy.
Last Chance to Enter the 2019/20 Rural Business Awards!
28th May 2019
Entries to the Rural Business Awards will close on 7th June 2019 - there are just a few weeks left.
New Research on Corporate Governance in Large Family Firms
22nd May 2019
New report takes a first look at the corporate governance arrangements of the UK’s largest family firms.
Can You Help A Smaller Family Business Succeed?
21st May 2019
IFB partners with Be the Business to support smaller family firms to make the changes that will help them take their business to the next level.
Think Tank Backs IFB on Tax Relief Rules
20th May 2019
In a new report on supporting small business, the Centre for Policy Studies has backed the IFB’s calls for changes to the rules on Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax reliefs.
Leading Family Businesses Join the IFB Board
17th December 2018
The IFB has recently appointed leading family business owners Thomas Martin (ARCO Ltd), Geoffrey Bibby (Bibby Line Group) and Alastair Macphie (Macphie of Glenbervie) as members to the Board of Directors.
IFB Welcomes New Corporate Governance Principles for Private Companies
10th December 2018
The IFB, the UK’s family business organisation, has welcomed the new Wates Principles for Corporate Governance in Large Private Companies (published today).