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A Family Farm, Spirited Traditions & Sustainability In Every Drop At Arbikie

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A Family Farm, Spirited Traditions & Sustainability In Every Drop At Arbikie

On the sunny and fertile east coast of Angus, where the fields gently roll down towards the North Sea near Lunan Bay, Arbikie stands as...

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Stafffinders, Scotland’s Family-Run Recruitment Consultancy

Stafffinders, Scotland’s Family-Run Recruitment Consultancy

Nestled in the heart of Paisley, a town just outside of Glasgow, lies one of Scotland’s most enduring names in recruitment: Stafffinders....

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Sweet Success: The History And Heritage Of Golden Casket

Sweet Success: The History And Heritage Of Golden Casket

Nestled in the heart of Greenock, a picturesque coastal town along the River Clyde in Scotland, lies one of the country’s best-kept...

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The Family Business Lifetime Achievement Awards 2025 Film

The Family Business Lifetime Achievement Awards 2025 Film

Take a look at the short film that encapsulates the essence of the family business community at our 2025 National Family Business Dinner...

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Why Every Family Business Needs a Shareholders’ Agreement

Why Every Family Business Needs a Shareholders’ Agreement

Family businesses are the backbone of the British economy, representing a significant share of private enterprises across the UK. Whether...

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Why Family Businesses Remain The Beating Heart Of Italy

Why Family Businesses Remain The Beating Heart Of Italy

When you think of Italy, your mind might instantly wander to rolling Tuscan hills, plates of handmade pasta, a gondola in Venice or the...

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How Family Businesses Forge Competitive Advantage

How Family Businesses Forge Competitive Advantage

In an era defined by rapid globalisation, digital disruption, and shifting consumer expectations, one business model continues to quietly...

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Why Generations Stay In Business Together

Why Generations Stay In Business Together

Family businesses are the backbone of economies worldwide, from small high-street shops to sprawling multinational conglomerates. But why...

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10 Common Mistakes People Make When Recruiting (And How To Avoid Them)

10 Common Mistakes People Make When Recruiting (And How To Avoid Them)

Finding the right staff can have a huge impact on your business and its potential success. The right hire can elevate your team, drive...

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Planet, Purpose & Profit: The Future Of Family Business In The UK

Planet, Purpose & Profit: The Future Of Family Business In The UK

In an era where sustainability and social responsibility are no longer optional, UK family businesses are embracing a new triple bottom...

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The Victor Pizza Company: Scotland’s Family Slice Of Ambition

The Victor Pizza Company: Scotland’s Family Slice Of Ambition

In the heart of Glasgow, amid the bustle of industrial estates and the hum of production lines, lies a success story baked in flavour,...

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Global Perceptions Of Family Firms & What Makes Them Special

Global Perceptions Of Family Firms & What Makes Them Special

Across continents and cultures, the term family business evokes a sense of familiarity, trust, and enduring values. From the corner shops...

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Preparing To Retire From Leadership In a Family Business

Preparing To Retire From Leadership In a Family Business

After decades at the helm of a family business—steering it through the highs and lows, the recessions and recoveries—retirement should be...

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Family Business United (‘FBU’) is an unparalleled rallying point and voice for the global family business community and an invaluable source of insight into the sector.  FBU is a resource for all, family businesses of all sizes and sectors, and their advisers, helping to raise the profile of the family business sector and to encourage greater awareness of the contribution that family firms make to the global economy through employment, income generation, wealth creation and charitable endeavours.

At FBU, everything we do is about the family business, creating the best resource available to help families in business get access to the resources and support they need to continue their family business journey, wherever it will take them.

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