The annual conference of the NI Family Business Forum which was set up by leading local accountancy firm Harbinson Mulholland in conjunction with Ulster University Business School 7 years ago, was held in Belfast this week, on the eve of National Family Business Day. A delegation of over 100 people representing 40 local family businesses gathered to hear how being ‘A Force for Good’ would help curate a better future for their businesses and our planet as well as hear some amazing inspirational real-life stories and experiences, that make this sector so unique.


A raft of topics including philanthropy and leaving a legacy, sustainability, creating a world class culture, next gen leadership transition and adapting a lean manufacturing mindset for continuous improvement and growth were addressed by guest speakers and a panel of experts and business owners. Keynote speaker, Darren Burns from the Timpson Group captivated the audience when he talked about why they hire staff from marginalised groups and how this can be good for business and society, as a whole.

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Darren McDowell, Senior Partner at Harbinson Mulholland, Keynote Speaker Darren Burns, from the Timpson Group and Dr Ian Smyth from UUBS Centre for Sustainable Family Enterprise.

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The annual conference of the NI Family Business Forum which was set up by leading local accountancy firm Harbinson Mulholland in conjunction with Ulster University Business School 7 years ago, was held in Belfast this week, on the eve of National Family Business Day. A