Bodmin-based business adviser and accountant, Paul Miller, has published a new book – Building a Legacy: A Guide for Family Businesses.

With over four decades of experience in enhancing family-run businesses alongside managing his own family business accounting firm – Cornish Accounting –  Miller offers insights and advice for entrepreneurs looking to bolster profitability, cash flow, and “generational legacy” in today’s changing landscape.

The book recounts his journey, marked by “remarkable achievements and valuable lessons from his mistakes, embodying the essence of resilience and wisdom”.

Not initially aspiring to be an accountant, Miller’s career began unexpectedly in 1983 after his graduation. His diverse roles, including being a town councillor, chair of the Cornwall Federation of Small Businesses and treasurer of a local charity recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.