Promoting Family Business Success in the North West
Feb 12, 2020
SME Family Business Support
Our Managing Director, Mark Bayley-Smyth facilitated a panel discussion this morning, hosted by the Institute of Family Business and Be the Business. The panel discussion was part of an event for owners of small and medium family businesses in the North West to share insights and experiences, and contribute to the wider success of the sector.
On the panel was Tony Danker, Chief Executive of Be the Business, who shared his insights on business development and competitiveness. Mike Roberts (Deputy Chairman of Frank Roberts & Sons) and Simone Peppi (Founder and CEO of Pilot Group), shared their experience, successes and the challenges they faced managing and growing their family businesses.
Be the Business, Chaired by Sir Charlie Mayfield of the John Lewis Partnership, is the movement that supports UK SMEs and helps drive up their performance and competitiveness.
This event was kindly hosted by Frank Roberts & Sons’ bakery.
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