Lauren Pilcher of Gardner Leader explains why married founders who delay legal planning risk losing control of their business in a divorce, and what steps they can take now to protect it.

How to protect a business break-up even after divorce

Lauren Pilcher
Sep 30 '26
Lauren Pilcher of Gardner Leader explains why married founders who delay legal planning risk losing control of their business in a divorce, and what steps they can take now to protect it
Selling your business

Selling your business? You might have more options than you think

Karen Holden
Sep 18 '26
Karen Holden of Allin1 Advisory explains why the best business exits start with an honest conversation about what you actually want, and why legal preparation before any deal is the single most important step a founder can take
Karen Holden, managing director of Allin1 Advisory, explains why every founder should plan for the business relationship they hope they never need to navigate.

Why successful businesses sometimes need a divorce

Karen Holden
Jul 13 '26
Karen Holden, managing director of Allin1 Advisory, explains why every founder should plan for the business relationship they hope they never need to navigate
Discover how business mentorship drives founder success, the difference between a mentor and coach, where to find one, and the legal protections you need.

Why every founder needs a mentor and how to find the right one

Karen Holden
May 14 '26
Discover how business mentorship drives founder success, the difference between a mentor and coach, where to find one, and the legal protections you need
If you were brave enough to start your own enterprise, even if it stalls, you deserve to be celebrated and supported.

Everyone fails: sometimes, despite what business owners and social media say

Karen Holden
Apr 22 '26
If you were brave enough to start your own enterprise, even if it stalls, you deserve to be celebrated and supported
why businesses must get serious about visibility, policy, and control

Shadow AI: why businesses must get serious about visibility, policy, and control

Karen Holden
Jan 15 '26
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in daily workflows, from drafting emails to analysing data and automating routine tasks. But with this rapid adoption comes a growing and often overlooked risk: shadow AI
A delayed delivery, a disagreement between founders, a client refusing to pay, these issues can stall momentum at the exact time a business needs to move quickly.

Why mediation is becoming a strategic advantage for SMEs

Karen Holden
Dec 18 '25
A delayed delivery, a disagreement between founders, a client refusing to pay, these issues can stall momentum at the exact time a business needs to move quickly
Protecting small business growth during family changes

Protecting small business growth during family changes

Zoe Price
Dec 10 '25
Small business owners often face unique challenges when personal circumstances change
Legal blind spots that threaten business acquisition plans

Legal blind spots that threaten business acquisition plans

Zoe Price
Oct 9 '25
Business acquisitions can create exciting opportunities, but they also involve complex risks
The hidden cost of avoiding lawyers

The hidden cost of avoiding lawyers: why UK founders can’t afford to delay legal advice in 2025

Karen Holden
Sep 26 '25
“I’ll sort the legal stuff later…” If you’re a UK founder or small business owner, you’ve probably said this.
Divorcing as a business owner in England and Wales: What you need to know about protecting your SME

Divorcing as a business owner in England and Wales: What you need to know about protecting your SME

Lisa Payne
Aug 14 '25
When your personal and professional life are closely entwined, as they often are in family-run or founder-led businesses, the stakes can feel especially high
Founders, protect yourself

To sell or not to sell: Founders, protect yourself before you sell or throw yourself into the wrong deal

Karen Holden
Jul 8 '25
We have helped thousands of founders across the UK (and overseas) sell, scale, and restructure so we have experienced every pot hole, opportunity and cliff edge