A Family Business Special with VIPs:
"A family affair" by Jimmy Gilchrist, Managing Director of GP Plantscape
"My family business versus my own" by Ian Springford, Director of Apex Hotels

GP Plantscape:
The GP Group is the UK's leading office plant and interior & exterior landscaping companies.  A complimentary division supplies office artwork and they are backed by a genuine commitment to sustainability through our Green Recycling operation.  A family owned and managed business, at GP Plantscape is now in their fourth generation headed up Jimmy who is pleased to share the pros and cons of a family business with Thrive. (www.groupgp.com)

Apex Hotels:
Apex Hotels are stylish and contemporary and always in city centre locations for best access to all the amenities.  They aim to tap into the business and leisure market with friendly but professional service and are a family concern.  Ian Springford is one of the family and a director, but he also runs an architectural practice which is his own business. Ian is pleased to share the differences of running his own business versus the shared responsibilities of the family's hotel chain. (www.apexhotels.co.uk)

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