Owner Managed Businesses
Charlotte Hamilton
June 2025
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In this edition
How to Structure Your Business Like a Socialist
Inspired by the upcoming ‘Marxism 2025: a festival of socialist ideas’ we put our lawyers through a thought experiment: we explore how to build a business on socialist values – without sacrificing entrepreneurial ambition. From share schemes to employee ownership, Leigh Sayliss and Oliver Corbally explain how you can be Capitalist with a conscience.
Beyond the Crowd: The People Powering Events and the Contracts That Support Them
Whether you’re running Glastonbury or Wimbledon, successful events are powered by a complex team. Therefore, getting employment contracts right is no longer optional. Each status comes with different rights, responsibilities, and risks. Becci Collins breaks down what organisers need to know about worker classification and the key risks.
Burberry, Budgets & Booms: What’s Really Going On in the UK Economy
Retail’s recovering. Luxury’s wobbling. Growth is peaking. What does it all mean for your business? Charlotte Hamilton breaks down the headlines into real-world signals and how to respond.
How to Get Disqualified as a Director
Ever wondered what gets directors banned for up to 15 years? From misusing Bounce Back Loans to dodging tax, Lefteris Kallou outlines the most common (and costly) mistakes directors make and how to avoid them.
How the UK can back Crypto Innovation with Action
The UK has an incredible opportunity to lead the world in digital assets and blockchain innovation, so why are we still stuck in first gear? Matt Green explores the steps that could help the UK move from ambition to action, from appointing a blockchain envoy to launching a coordinated digital asset strategy.
Why Founder-Led Businesses Are Reshaping the UK Economy
From gritty growth stories to game-changing innovation, founder-led businesses are rewriting the rules. Alanah Lenten sat down with John Maffioli to understand why he started FEBE and what FEBE’s Growth 100 tells us about the future of UK business.
Thinking of Selling Your Business? Why the Exit Isn’t Always the Fairytale Ending
We teamed up with coach and founder Lucy Scarlett to explore the emotional reality of business exits – from loss of identity to post-sale guilt – and what you can do to navigate it with clarity.
If you have any feedback, queries or comments on any of the above articles, please get in touch with Alanah Lenten.
