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The Global Family Business Champions

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Welcome To Family Business United

Family Business United is proud to champion family firms providing the insights, connections, events and support they need to thrive for generations to come.

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Bitesize Digital Family Business Magazine

Bitesize is our regular digital magazine, bringing you the latest news, updates and stories from the family business community.

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The Family Business Pledge

Bringing family firms together to affirm the principles that define them, from stewardship over short-termism to governance with integrity and sustainability for future generations.

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Join Family Business United 

Becoming a member of Family Business United means joining an innovative community with access to the latest news and insights, flagship events, and a host of exclusive member benefits besides.

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The National Family Business Awards

The National Family Business of the Year Awards celebrate the outstanding contribution family firms make to the economy, communities and society.

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New Women In Family Business Community

A new community giving women in family business a stronger voice, greater visibility and a place to connect, learn and inspire change.

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THE Family Business Champions

Family Business United is the UK's leading resource for family business advice, insight and support, a trusted platform built specifically for family firms navigating the opportunities and challenges of family enterprise.


From succession planning and governance to leadership, growth strategy and next generation development, Family Business United delivers practical, relevant guidance across every stage of the family business journey. Its news platform, in depth publications, research reports and events programme connect family business owners with the expertise and networks that matter most.


Built on a genuine belief in the economic and social contribution of family firms, Family Business United champions businesses of every size and sector, from ambitious first generation start-ups to established multigenerational enterprises.


For any family business seeking to grow, transition, or simply navigate the road ahead with greater confidence, Family Business United is THE community, THE resource and THE voice that understands the world of family business.

Our Family Business Members…

Generate
£9.6 Billion
Turnover
Employ
41,972
People
Have Traded
9,744
Years

News

Family Business United continues to bring you the latest news from across the family business community, from appointments and acquisitions to milestones, charitable endeavours, awards and more besides. 

Check out all the latest news

Insights

Family Business United continues to curate a collection of insights on all things related to family firms, from succession planning and legacy to governance, regulation, communication and more. 

Take.a look at all the insights

Events

Our events are designed to bring family business owners, leaders, and advisers together.    We host a wide variety of in-person events across the UK together with online events that create spaces for family firms to learn, connect, and share real-world insights into the challenges and opportunities unique to family-owned businesses.

See the full calendar of events

Publications

We regularly publish a host of reports, thought leadership guides, insights, surveys and other documents to help family businesses better understand the challenges they face and how to deal with them.

Check out the latest publications

The Latest From The World Of
Family Business United

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Next Event

Our flagship Scottish conference will bring the family business community together to hear insights from family business leaders and specialists on all manner of topics relevant to those running a family business in Scotland today.

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Latest Publication

Our latest publication is an addition to the Family Business Insight Series with our Insight Guide on Creating A Family Charter

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Current Bitesize

Welcome to the third issue of Bitesize, the official digital magazine of Family Business United.

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Latest News And Insights

Family Business United Crowns 10 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

Family Business United has announced the ten winners of this year's Lifetime Achievement Awards, celebrating decades of dedication, integrity and community spirit across the UK's family business commu...

Family Business United Launches Family Business Of The Year 2027

The only national awards dedicated to the UK family business sector are now open for entries. Find out more and enter today.

Family Business United Launches New Women In Family Business Community

Family Business United has announced the launch of a new Women in Family Business Community, creating a dedicated space to recognise, explore and celebrate the contribution women make to family busine...

Pensions & Inheritance Tax: What Family Businesses Need To Know Before The 2027 Rule Changes

When it comes to pensions and inheritance tax recent years have brought a series of significant tax changes that business owners must navigate.

Family Business Matters: New Book Tackles Challenges Facing Family Firms

Family Business United is delighted to announce the publication of Family Business Matters by founder and CEO Paul Andrews.

Views From Our Community

Joanne Gualda

Bagnalls is a fifth-generation family business and has been a member of FBU for several years. The support given by Paul and his team is invaluable, not only do we gain insights on the variety of family businesses that play such a vital part of our UK economy but we get so many occasions to network with each other to make us feel part of a true family community. Being members of such a positive organisation helps us keep in touch with all the latest on apprenticeships, the green agenda and family governance and much more.

Steve Legler

I've only met Paul in person once, but I keep running into him online at every turn. He is the epitome of a champion of the #FamBiz world, and if there were more people like Paul in this space it would be even better. This field of #FamBiz and those who inhabit it could use more people like Paul, who live and breathe this world. He also has a very high 'give a sh*t' factor which I always admire in people.

Grant Georgiades

Paul and the team at FBU are incredible advocates for family businesses. Paul works ceaselessly to promote the economic contribution of family firms. He can always be relied upon to offer insightful input, provide fantastic advice and valuable contributions with useful resources. He is a true stalwart of the family business sector.

Claire Seaman

Paul has been instrumental in driving forward the profile of family businesses in the UK, working in a number of different roles with partners across the UK and internationally. Paul and I worked together to build the profile of family businesses in Scotland and his expertise has been invaluable in the development of this.

Next Event - Australia & New Zealand Family Business Day

A day packed with social media activity in celebration of the family business community across Australia and New Zealand

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