MF Freeman & their Magic Formula for Growth
The challenges for the housebuilding sector are as substantial as they have ever been, but family firm Freeman Homes is charting a course to growth and creating jobs. Andrew Merrell,…
Blog: Leading with Insight
Discovering a £multi-million third-generation family business
The rebranding of a modest Cheltenham timber business caught a few people’s eyes recently, but you might not have realised you were looking at a £7m turnover third generation family…
£5m Contract Win Reveals Inspirational Story behind Gloucestershire Firm
Aged just 25 and suddenly saddled with a very modest family firm, Kane Lewis thought about walking away, but instead set off on a journey of personal discovery that's created a multi-million pound…
The Magic Formula of a Gloucestershire Business Legend
We look at the journey a family firm began just under two decades ago that took its turnover of £29 million to four times that and staff numbers to 450. It's a business that’s just been sold for £70m.…
How to Make an Award-Winning Business
Class People has just been nominated for another award. It all looks like plain sailing for Naomi Howells, the second generation leading the successful family firm. If only you knew the whole story! …
Celebrating Family Values: D.C. Merrett Wins Family Business of the Year 2024
This year marks the fourth year of the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards and we were proud to once again sponsor the Family Business of the Year award. Held in the impressive Indoor Equine Arena…
Family Recipe for Success
What does it take to grow a successful family business? With the countdown underway to the 2023 SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards and our sponsorship of the Family Business Award, here we share…