Start Here - Family Business Practice

A calm place to begin

If you are here, it is likely because something in your family business feels harder than it used to.

You may not yet have the words for it. You may not even be sure what help looks like.

That’s normal.

This page exists to help you orient yourself – without pressure, sales or expectation.

What people often feel at this point

Families often arrive here feeling:

tired of carrying responsibility quietly
unsure who to talk to
worried about making things worse
concerned about the future

Often, nothing dramatic has happened.

But the weight is building.

You don’t have to decide everything today

There is no rush here.

The aim is not to take a big step – just the right one.

That’s why this practice is structured in stages.

Each step stands alone. You choose what feels appropriate.

How to use this site

Start by reading through the support options.

Notice what resonates.

If something feels relevant, explore it.

If not, leave it.

You are in control.

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You’re in control of what you explore.

A quiet reassurance

You don’t need to have everything worked out.

Simply recognising that pressure is building is often the most important step.

You won’t be added to a mailing list.

Nothing will be sold to you here.

Feedback

Peter provided a great course with positive interaction between the delegates to help one another. It really helped to focus the mind on how to develop my business further during the strange Covid times we find ourselves in. Highly recommended.

Simon Baldwin - High House Wealth Management Ltd

I have been a member of the Family Business Practice for 12 months and always enjoy the opportunity the practice provides to learn and work with fellow members. Peter Roper is an inspiring leader and facilitator of the sessions. Providing thought provoking subject content through a check in session, quality networking in connect session or creating learning sessions through his many business programmes I feel that the practice is a fundamental part of my business.

Jamie Pratt - Stockton Business Consulting

I've been privileged to attend Peter's Family Business Practice events over the last couple of years and they amazing events. Peter's energy is stunning and his dedication to helping family businesses and their owners is without measure.

If you've not had the chance to speak to Peter or attend one of his events then I highly recommend it. Really appreciate everything you do and thank you.

Dave James Coaching

After attending Peter’s speaking masterclass I now have 4 speaking opportunities. Previously I would have turned them down – now I’m just excited and keen to get talking! I fully recommend training with Peter for excellent coaching, a safe place to make mistakes, receive feedback and perfecting your technique before giving presentations.

Claire Hill Hill HR Consultancy

I would strongly recommend any member to join this programme, I have learnt some really valuable tips and lessons across a number of different topics including networking, presenting and maximising client relationships…… I look forward to working with Peter more in the future developing me and my business.

Jamie Pratt Stockton Business Consulting

“I’d recommend 'the Practice' to people who want to build their business on relationships not sales. When you do this, the sales look after themselves.”

Nicholas Lee, Financial Life Planner

‘It’s a room full of lovely people who are good at what they do.”