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Why Integrity Is Such An Important Piece In The DNA Of A Family Firm

Why Integrity Is Such An Important Piece In The DNA Of A Family Firm

Integrity is more than just a virtue in the context of a family business—it is the foundation upon which trust, continuity, and success are built.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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JCB Gives Employees Extra Day Off

JCB Gives Employees Extra Day Off

The outstanding contribution of JCB employees across the globe is being recognised with an extra day’s holiday to mark the company’s 80th anniversary.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

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Rare Painting Of Early Boxing Match For Auction

Rare Painting Of Early Boxing Match For Auction

A rare painted record of a legendary boxing match that took place in Greta Green is coming up for auction in North Yorkshire.

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Shields Ferries To Remain Serviced On The Tyne By UK Docks

Shields Ferries To Remain Serviced On The Tyne By UK Docks

UK Docks Marine Services has agreed a three-year contract with the owners of the Shields Ferry to ensure its vessels are kept ship-shape on the River Tyne.

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The LEGO Group Officially Inaugurates  Expansion At Its Hungary Factory

The LEGO Group Officially Inaugurates Expansion At Its Hungary Factory

The LEGO Group officially opened a major expansion at its manufacturing site in Nyíregyháza, Hungary.

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Parkstone Business Booms Following Investment

Parkstone Business Booms Following Investment

The Ives and Shand funeral business in Parkstone has grown following investment, with more staff joining.

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The Princess Royal Opens Dorset New Sustainable Police Headquarters

The Princess Royal Opens Dorset New Sustainable Police Headquarters

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened the award-winning Dorset Police Headquarters at Winfrith, marking a proud moment for everyone involved and recognising the project as a flagship example of sustainable blue light infrastructure.

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Why Structure Is The Lifeblood Of Family Businesses

Why Structure Is The Lifeblood Of Family Businesses

Family businesses occupy a distinctive space in the corporate landscape. They account for more than 70 per cent of private enterprises...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Core Components Of Family Governance For Long Term Success

Core Components Of Family Governance For Long Term Success

Family businesses form the backbone of many economies, contributing significantly to employment and GDP. However, managing the intricate...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Prickly Patients Receive Cash Boost From Global Packaging Firm

Prickly Patients Receive Cash Boost From Global Packaging Firm

A Nottinghamshire charity dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating hedgehogs has received a welcome boost thanks to a £1,000 donation from global packaging firm, The Wilkins Group.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

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AJ Products Marks 50 Years Of Workplace Evolution

AJ Products Marks 50 Years Of Workplace Evolution

Workplace furniture manufacturer and supplier, AJ Products, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, marking five decades of designing, manufacturing and delivering end-to-end workplace solutions around the world.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

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Drop-In Sessions Brings Hope To Glasgow’s Mental Health Community

Drop-In Sessions Brings Hope To Glasgow’s Mental Health Community

A Glasgow charity is expanding its reach to support even more people living with mental health challenges, thanks to a new initiative that’s already making a difference.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

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Autumn Flavours Arrive In Ayrshire

Autumn Flavours Arrive In Ayrshire

Popular Ayrshire restaurant and bar, Vic’s & The Vine, has unveiled its new autumn menu this week, with a collection of hearty dishes and bold flavours designed to celebrate the best of the season.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

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UK Mid-Market Demonstrates Resilience In Q3

UK Mid-Market Demonstrates Resilience In Q3

Mid-market companies remained the growth engine of the UK private sector economy in September.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

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Skills Over Salaries: The Professional Edge Defining The UK Workforce

Skills Over Salaries: The Professional Edge Defining The UK Workforce

As economic pressures persist and the talent market evolves, new data reveals a fundamental shift in employee priorities.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Companies Must Do More To Silence Culture Around Microaggressions

Companies Must Do More To Silence Culture Around Microaggressions

Companies have to take stronger action against toxic workplace cultures that allow microaggressions and the silencing of victims to continue, says new research.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Family Firms And The Fine Line Between Kinship And Corporate Clarity

Family Firms And The Fine Line Between Kinship And Corporate Clarity

Family businesses, often regarded as the bedrock of the global economy, embody a unique blend of loyalty, legacy and long-term vision....

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Croxsons Strengthens Its Long-Standing Values With B Corp

Croxsons Strengthens Its Long-Standing Values With B Corp

Leading glass packaging supplier Croxsons has received B Corporation (B Corp) certification, a globally recognised standard that measures social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

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Renew Relationship With Farming To Support  Food Resilience

Renew Relationship With Farming To Support Food Resilience

The NFU is calling on the government to renew its relationship with farmers and growers at the Budget by introducing measures that will ignite investment and growth in the industry, as rock-bottom confidence leaves investment as bone-dry as the fields this summer.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

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Card Spending Declines In September, But ‘Treat Purchases’ Gets A Boost

Card Spending Declines In September, But ‘Treat Purchases’ Gets A Boost

Consumer card spending declined -0.7 per cent year-on-year in September, down from 0.5 per cent growth in August and lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 4.1 per cent.

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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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