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Financial Times - How family businesses have survived a brutal year

A sense of solidarity has helped many in the sector weather the crisis...
By Melissa Ban
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Financial Times - How family businesses have survived a brutal year - Holts Gems

“This year has been the most brutal in my memory,” says Jason Holt, the current owner. ...

The business has recovered strongly since then, meaning several of these former employees are busier than when they were on the payroll, according to Mr Holt.

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Jason Holt, owner of Holts Gems © Charlie Bibby/FT

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