
Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Thu 29 Oct · 17:00
The West Park Hotel
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Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly will take place on 29 October 2026 at The West Park Hotel in Harrogate. This event will explore governance, legal safeguards, and financial strategies for family business growth. Attendance is free.
Join us to explore the Governance, Legal Safeguards, and Financial Strategies to drive long-term Family Business growth without the friction
Family businesses are often multi-generational and deeply embedded in the identity of the family. They may have profound importance to the family, their staff and customers, providing livelihoods and in some cases community that goes beyond simply being a business.
Families are often custodians rather than mere business owners and so need to think about long term sustainability and resilience as much as whether a business decision is right for today.
The format of the evening will be as follows;
5.00pm-5.30pm - Arrival, networking and refreshments
5.30pm-6.30pm - Keynote presentations
6.30-7.00pm - Open networking and a chance to chat with the speakers
Featured presentations;
Governance: Ian Howard (Libertas Professional Services) shares strategies for implementing effective governance frameworks within family businesses.
Legal Insights: Jessica Gowar (Ware & Kay Solicitors) breaks down essential legal considerations tailored to family enterprises.
Financial Planning: Tristan Burd (Denham & Burd Wealth Management) delivers an overview of strategic financial planning for long-term growth and stability.
Ian Howard's session will cover;
When a business run by a family becomes a family business and why this matters
Why is it critical for family businesses to have the right governance - including case studies and examples
Practical steps to review where you are and implement the right governance for your family business
Jessica Gowar's session will cover;
Why having a contract of employment still matters
What you need to know about the Fair Work Agency
When the family bond breaks – maintaining professionalism
Tristan Burd's session will cover;
Business protection - protecting key employees, shareholders and staff to build business resilience and provide continuity
Employee benefits - putting together tax efficient benefits packages that can help to attract and retain top talent
Taking care of yourself as a business owner - tax efficiently building diversified wealth outside of the business so that your financial future becomes assured reducing reliance on capital events on exit
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Frequently asked questions
Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 17:00.
Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly is held at The West Park Hotel in Harrogate (19 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ).
Entry to Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly is free.
The forecast for Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly is Mainly clear · 9°C. Very strong gusts — outdoor events sometimes cancel in this.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The West Park Hotel can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly will take place on 29 October 2026 at The West Park Hotel in Harrogate. This event will explore governance, legal safeguards, and financial strategies for family business growth. Attendance is free.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Join us to explore the Governance, Legal Safeguards, and Financial Strategies to drive long-term Family Business growth without the friction
Family businesses are often multi-generational and deeply embedded in the identity of the family. They may have profound importance to the family, their staff and customers, providing livelihoods and in some cases community that goes beyond simply being a business.
Families are often custodians rather than mere business owners and so need to think about long term sustainability and resilience as much as whether a business decision is right for today.
The format of the evening will be as follows;
5.00pm-5.30pm - Arrival, networking and refreshments
5.30pm-6.30pm - Keynote presentations
6.30-7.00pm - Open networking and a chance to chat with the speakers
Featured presentations;
Governance: Ian Howard (Libertas Professional Services) shares strategies for implementing effective governance frameworks within family businesses.
Legal Insights: Jessica Gowar (Ware & Kay Solicitors) breaks down essential legal considerations tailored to family enterprises.
Financial Planning: Tristan Burd (Denham & Burd Wealth Management) delivers an overview of strategic financial planning for long-term growth and stability.
Ian Howard's session will cover;
When a business run by a family becomes a family business and why this matters
Why is it critical for family businesses to have the right governance - including case studies and examples
Practical steps to review where you are and implement the right governance for your family business
Jessica Gowar's session will cover;
Why having a contract of employment still matters
What you need to know about the Fair Work Agency
When the family bond breaks – maintaining professionalism
Tristan Burd's session will cover;
Business protection - protecting key employees, shareholders and staff to build business resilience and provide continuity
Employee benefits - putting together tax efficient benefits packages that can help to attract and retain top talent
Taking care of yourself as a business owner - tax efficiently building diversified wealth outside of the business so that your financial future becomes assured reducing reliance on capital events on exit
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly?
Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 17:00.
Where is Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly taking place?
Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly is held at The West Park Hotel in Harrogate (19 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ).
How much are tickets for Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly?
Entry to Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly is free.
What will the weather be like at Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly?
The forecast for Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly is Mainly clear · 9°C. Very strong gusts — outdoor events sometimes cancel in this.
Is there anywhere to stay near Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The West Park Hotel can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly?
Tickets for Keeping Business in the Family: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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