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Family businesses are the main contributors to national economies the world over through the jobs they provide, income they generate and the wealth they create, not forgetting the impact they have on the broader communities in which they operate too.

Family businesses intrinsically do, or want to do the right thing, acting as agents of change and taking responsibility for their actions. They care and with a shared purpose take long-term decisions and act as stewards for next generations. They want to do the right thing, creating sustainable businesses and recognise the urgency associated with the need to care for the world in which they live too.  They take their responsibilities seriously.  They have a story to tell, a passion and pride in what they do and continue to invest in their businesses, their people and their communities.

 

Family Business United has the family business community at our core.  We are recognised globally as champions of family firms and seek to celebrate the contribution they make, ensure they obtain recognition for what they do on a daily basis and, to provide the necessary support and resources to enable them to continue to flourish for generations to come.

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Global insight from experts in the field of family business on agenda items for family business leadership teams.

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Never feel alone again - We have created a community of people in the family business sector who are happy to share, network and get involved

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About Us

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.

Succession

Preparing for and making the transition from one generation to the next

Legacy

Making and leaving a mark on a family, family business and the broader community and planet

Values

Determining and embedding the values that make your family business unique

Governance

Developing and implementing frameworks to manage family, business and broader stakeholder engagement

Next Generation

Preparing, onboarding and stepping into senior leadership roles as a next generation family member

Communication

Techniques, tools and resources to make your family business communication more effective

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Celebrating National Family Business Day On September 18, 2025

Celebrating National Family Business Day On September 18, 2025

National Family Business Day, celebrated annually on the third Thursday in September, takes place on September 18 this year and is a...

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Entrepreneurial Spirit & The Detail Behind The Retail At CCS McLays

Entrepreneurial Spirit & The Detail Behind The Retail At CCS McLays

In retail, one size never fits all. Different brands need different solutions when it comes to packaging, bespoke signage, specific...

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Family Business As A  Force For Good Research Project

Family Business As A Force For Good Research Project

Family Business United is delighted to launch its latest research project to quantify the impact of family businesses in the community....

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The Global Family Business Champions

Celebrating the significant contribution of family firms globally - We are THE family business champions.

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We are THE family business champions and everything we do is focused on amplifying the family business voice to demonstrate their significant contribution to the economy.  But rather than take our word for it, see what some of our members have to day.

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Hendy IVECO Sponsors 534-Mile Charity Cycle Challenge

Hendy IVECO is donating £5,000 to Challenge Adventure Charities (CAC), the charitable arm of Elliotts Builders Merchants, to support the...

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Croots Farm Shop Wins Four Accolades

Croots Farm Shop Wins Four Accolades

Popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots has scooped four awards at the 2025 Great Taste Awards. The farm shop near Duffield won accolades for...

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Colton Packaging Updates Fleet To Support Future Growth

Colton Packaging Updates Fleet To Support Future Growth

Loughborough’s Colton Packaging has made a significant investment in its transport capabilities, adding two new lorries to its fleet. The...

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Latest Family Business Insights

How UK Family Firms Can Turn Their Story Into A Magnet For Customers And Talent

How UK Family Firms Can Turn Their Story Into A Magnet For Customers And Talent

We’re huge believers in the power of brands. In almost 30 years of Sales and Marketing I’ve seen how new messaging can treble the...

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Two Tiers Of Capital Gains Tax Could Hit Entrepreneurs

Two Tiers Of Capital Gains Tax Could Hit Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are at risk of being fined for incorrect Capital Gains Tax payments due to an issue with HMRC’s software, a tax specialist...

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From Pedals To Power: The 165-Year Journey Of Hendy

From Pedals To Power: The 165-Year Journey Of Hendy

The world of motoring has its roots not in combustion, but in something far simpler: the humble bicycle. Before many of today’s most...

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Company Owners Facing Increased Capital Gains Tax Burden

Company Owners Facing Increased Capital Gains Tax Burden

Business owners are being advised to carefully consider the structure of their companies, particularly if they are looking to sell. This...

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Sustainable Leadership: What Needs To Change?

Sustainable Leadership: What Needs To Change?

Leadership, as we know it, stands at a crossroads. The environmental, social and economic pressures of the 21st century demand a...

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Growing Your Family Business Through Acquisition

Growing Your Family Business Through Acquisition

Business growth through acquisition is an increasingly popular strategy across a wide range of sectors in the UK. It offers companies the...

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Vote For Your London & South East People's Choice Champion

Vote For Your London & South East People's Choice Champion

Since 2012 Family Business United has been proud to organise the National Family Business of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards...

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The Fundamentals Of The Three Circle Model

The Fundamentals Of The Three Circle Model

The three-circle model of family business, introduced by Renato Tagiuri and John A. Davis in the 1980s, provides a comprehensive...

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Vote For Your Scottish People's Choice Champion

Vote For Your Scottish People's Choice Champion

Since 2012 Family Business United has been proud to organise the National Family Business of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards...

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The Incredible Family Business Story Of Allan Reeder

The Incredible Family Business Story Of Allan Reeder

From a one-man start up in 1971 to becoming one of London’s leading dairy suppliers the Allan Reeder story is simply incredible. A family...

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When Selling The Family Business Becomes A Leadership Decision

When Selling The Family Business Becomes A Leadership Decision

It usually starts quietly - on the drive back from a board meeting, or over a drink between siblings. A question, half-joking at first:...

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Inheritance Tax And Succession Planning For Family Businesses

Inheritance Tax And Succession Planning For Family Businesses

For family businesses, passing wealth and control to the next generation can be both a strategic and an emotional journey. However,...

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The Conversation That Never Quite Happens

The Conversation That Never Quite Happens

Why families stall around people and leadership—and what helps move things forward Most families don’t call us in a crisis. They get in...

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FBU continues to expand and has a growing membership base around the world. Recognised as THE family business champions we have also gained recognition in both of the Top 100 Global Family Business Influencers list compiled by Family Capital. We are also the VOICE of the family business community, celebrating their contribution throughout the UK and beyond.

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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