The Small Business Act (SBA), which was adopted by the European Union in 2008, incorporates 10 principles, one of which states: “EU and Member States should create an environment within which entrepreneurs and family businesses can thrive”.
The Small Business Act (SBA), which was adopted by the European Union in 2008, incorporates 10 principles, one of which states: "EU and Member States should create an environment within which entrepreneurs and family businesses can thrive".
A fifth-generation member of the Grant-Gordon distillery dynasty has been appointed non-executive chairman of Scotland-based William Grant & Sons Ltd.
A fifth-generation member of the Grant-Gordon distillery dynasty has been appointed non-executive chairman of Scotland-based William Grant & Sons Ltd. Peter Gordon, who is the great great-grandson of founder William Grant, is taking over from Charles Gordon, who will fulfil the newly created role of life president.
Paying tribute to his uncle, Peter said: "Charles has led the company as chairman over the last five years with a leadership style full of remarkable energy, passion and humour. As a consequence, our brands have developed and prospered significantly.
Paul Gordon, chairman of family-owned Gordon Food Service (GFS), has died after a brief battle with cancer.
Paul Gordon, chairman of family-owned Gordon Food Service (GFS), has died after a brief battle with cancer. He was 84.
GFS, which was founded in 1897, is North America's largest private foodservice distributor with revenues of $5.9 billion.
Born on 13 July 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (pictured), Paul was the first son of Ben and Ruth Gordon. At the time, Ben was working for his father-in-law, Isaac, in the family grocery wholesaling business.
The South African economy is growing despite difficult global conditions. Business owners are confident to own their own business, and optimism and expectations are high
Tony Balshaw is National Partner-in-Charge, PRIMA Family Controlled Companies consulting division, Grant Thornton South Africa.
The South African economy is growing despite difficult global conditions. Business owners are confident to own their own business, and optimism and expectations are high
Barbara Murray, Editor of Families in Business interviews Alexander Scott and Grant Gordon, respectively Founding Chairman and Director General of the Institute for Family Business (UK). The new organisation will also operate as the UK chapter of the Family Business Network
Barbara Murray (BM): Why have you established the Institute for Family Business (UK)?
