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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

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The Great British Family Business Conference

Book now to join us in London in March for our flagship national event, The Great British Family Business Conference.

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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

Life Beyond The Family Business

For the generation that built the business, stepping back is rarely just a career decision. It is a change of identity, and it deserves as much planning as any handover of shares.

When Siblings Compete: Protecting The Family Firm From Rivalry

Sibling rivalry is as old as families themselves, and in a family firm it has a stage, an audience and real money attached. Handled well, the competitive energy between brothers and sisters can drive ...

More Than Money: The Real Legacy Of A Family Business

When a family business passes from one generation to the next, the assets are only part of the inheritance. Alongside the buildings, machinery and shares come a history, a reputation and expectations ...

Why Do Family Businesses Fail?

Family businesses rarely fail because the market turns against them. More often, they fail from the inside.

Family Business United Launches Apprentice Employers Badge

Family Business United (FBU) has launched a new Family Business Apprentice Employers Badge, recognising and celebrating family businesses across the UK that are embracing apprenticeships and investing...

Views From Our Community

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.

Edouard Thijssen

Paul is one of the leading practitioners in the family business space. He knows all the key actors, and has been bringing the family business community together for many years in an exceptional way.

Iain Stirling

Paul is an excellent communicator, and contributor to all things to do with family business. He has been a great help to both me and to us, as a family business at Arbikie Distillery through our membership of Family Business United.

Miranda Hayman

Family Business United is a very supportive organisation helping us in many professional ways as well as expanding our network of other like-minded family businesses. FBU brings the family business community together through so many ways including the very successful annual conference which is always a firm date in the diary each year – you always leave with new ideas and friends.

Next Event - Autumn Budget Briefing 2026

Webinar looking at the implications of the Autumn Budget with our partners at James Cowper Kreston

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