Furnished with perfect credentials

A family business has passed to the next generation – with ambitious growth plans for the future.

A family business has passed to the next generation – with ambitious growth plans for the future.


Eddie is wished well on his retirement by RNS partner Robert Smith watched by Paul (left) and Mark.

E&M is one of Lincolnshire’s largest carpet and furniture retailers and has built an excellent reputation for its quality and customer service since being founded in 1976 by brothers Eddie and Mike Ramm.

Mike left the business some years ago and now Eddie has handed over the reins to his sons Paul and Mark.

The transition was helped by RNS Chartered Accountants’ partner Robert Smith.

Paul joined the business in 1998 and Mark came on board three years later.

They helped oversee the firm’s relocation from Brigg to Kirton Lindsey in 2013 and have not looked back.

Eddie said: “It was time for me to step aside and let the boys take the business forward.

“They’ve both been involved for years, know every aspect of the business and the secrets to its success.

“I’m delighted that I can retire, knowing what we’ve all worked so hard for is in safe hands and in a good place for future growth.”

He thanked Robert and fellow partner Andrew Clayton, who heads up RNS Independent Financial Advisors, for their support.

“They helped ensure the transition was as smooth as possible and provided excellent advice concerning my retirement,” Eddie said.

Eddie has plenty of plans. He aims to enjoy his new garden and also improve his golf swing.

“I also plan to further my hobby of salmon fishing and go on more holidays. I’m looking forward to it, knowing the time had come and was right.

“I’m proud to have built the business from scratch – culminating in the move to Kirton Lindsey and our largest showroom yet  - and am now able to pass on to the next generation. 

“I leave the business in very capable hands.”


Time to relax. Eddie, flanked by sons Mark (left) and Paul, with RNS partner Robert Smith inside their large showroom.

Paul paid tribute to his father.

“Dad’s built up E&M from nothing to be one of Lincolnshire’s largest carpet and furniture businesses,” he said.

Mark said: “He’s instilled in both of us the importance of excellent customer service.

“It’s a lasting legacy we are determined to protect.”

Going forward, Paul said their intentions were to build on the strong, established base they had taken over.

“Hopefully, we can take E&M to the next level by the third generation. 

“Our principles and values are to provide quality products to suit all tastes and budgets.”

Mark said he had not looked back since joining the family firm in 2001.

“We’re really proud, as a family, of what’s been achieved and the key now is to drive the business forward while staying true to the foundations it has been built upon.”

Both thanked RNS for its contribution to the firm’s success.

“The service provided by RNS has always been to a very high and professional standard,” said Paul. 

“We choose to have a monthly visit by a bookkeeper to keep our accounts in order and the annual year end meetings that we have had with our designated partner have provided us with invaluable information and advice that I believe could only be provided by a firm with such solid credentials.

“Our accounts for the last five years have been handled by Robert Smith.  We have found Robert to be very professional, friendly and approachable.” 

Robert wished the brothers continued success.

“It’s a pleasure to help the business and I’m delighted the family was happy with the advice surrounding the transition and its execution,” he said.

More details about the business can be found at www.eandm.co.uk.

Robert and Andrew can be contacted at RNS on (01724) 842713.

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