2026 FAMILY, PRIVATELY OWNED AND OWNER-MANAGED BUSINESS SURVEY

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Our quest

To help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind. Guiding and supporting you, and using our knowledge to help you run more successful, profitable and enjoyable businesses.

Our culture

Accounting, Audit
& Compliance

Tailored solutions adapted to your individual business needs, ensuring compliance, minimising tax liabilities and facilitating profitable growth.

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Advisory
Services

Trusted expert advice, working together towards identified goals, understanding every part of your business, supported by our extensive team of specialists.

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Financial Planning &
Wealth Management

Chartered, independent, financial planning advice and in-house asset management expertise for you and your business.

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Outsourced
Financial Services

Save yourself time & costs by outsourcing your essential business functions with accounting professionals adding real value to your business.

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…we're with you

We’ve been supporting, advising and protecting clients across the North of England and Scotland for over 155 years, providing a full range of specialist services and financial advice.

With 19 regional offices from Glasgow to Leeds and Newcastle to Manchester, we’re focused enough to provide a truly tailored service and large and experienced enough to work alongside any size of business. From start up to succession, we’re with you at every step of your business life cycle.

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What our clients say

We pride ourselves in producing high quality work, proving we are dependable and performing consistently.

In all situations we remain positive, finding and delivering the right solution. We stay focused on our roles and will always
look to go beyond expectations, standing out for the service provided to our clients.

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Our people

Our people really are our biggest asset. We value each other as individuals and we work together to achieve personal and professional aspirations.

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Latest news

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25th September 2026

Tax increases and inflationary pressures top concerns for Yorkshire businesses, while cyber attacks have hit 1 in 3, latest survey reveals

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25th September 2026

Cyber attacks hit more businesses in North East, while tax increases and inflationary pressures top concerns, survey reveals

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25th September 2026

Changes to taxation, inflationary pressures and rising costs top concerns for Cumbrian businesses, survey reveals

by Armstrong Watson

Insights banner for Armstrong Watson’s 2026 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey Report.

25th September 2026

Changes to taxation and inflationary pressures top concerns for Scottish businesses, whilst cyber attacks have hit 1 in 3, latest survey reveals

by Armstrong Watson

Insights banner for Armstrong Watson’s 2026 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey Report.

25th September 2026

Changes to taxation and inflationary pressures top concerns for businesses, whilst cyber attacks have hit 1 in 3, latest survey reveals

by Armstrong Watson

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