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Managing Emotions And Perspectives In Family Firms
Emotional differences and diverging perspectives among family members are among the most persistent and difficult issues to manage for family firms.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
8 hours ago4 min read


Flying the Flag Abroad: Successful Exporting Tips For British Family Firms
Exporting, once viewed as the preserve of corporate giants, is increasingly within reach for family-owned companies determined to grow while staying true to their roots.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
1 day ago4 min read


The Succession Cliff Is Becoming The Defining Challenge For Family Firms
As the first generation of post-war founders reaches retirement age, a vast number of privately held firms are preparing for ownership transitions on a scale not seen before.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
4 days ago2 min read


How Family Businesses Shape A Better World With Kindness
Whether they are centuries-old manufacturers, neighbourhood grocers or emerging technology innovators, these firms play a far more influential role than their modest public profiles might suggest.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
6 days ago3 min read


The Hardest Part Of Succession No One Talks About
Succession is important but business owners often put off the conversations and decisions because it is perceived as easier to defer it.

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Nov 255 min read


The Complex Dance Between Family And Business
Behind the polished boardrooms and annual reports lies a daily balancing act, one that requires deft navigation between the imperatives of business and the emotional dynamics of family life.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 253 min read


Budget Business Reforms Urged To Unlock £60 Billion GDP Boost
Government encouraged to support entrepreneurs and smaller companies with a Budget that encourages them to invest.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 242 min read


Family Barometer Reveals Shifting Priorities Of Wealthiest Families
New Family Barometer 2025 report outlines the issues shaping the priorities and strategies of wealthy families around the world.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 213 min read


What Modern Leaders Can Learn From Family Businesses
Family businesses occupy a paradoxical place in the corporate imagination. On one hand, they are viewed as reassuringly traditional, corner-shop stalwarts, multi-generation manufacturers or regional firms where everyone knows everyone.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 204 min read


Barker And Stonehouse Announce A New Partnership
Leading family-owned furniture retailer, Barker and Stonehouse, is excited to announce a new partnership with award-winning Norwich department store, Jarrolds.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 192 min read


Family Business United Urges APR & BPR Tax Reform Review
Family Business United (FBU) is calling on the UK Government to urgently rethink proposed changes to inheritance tax reliefs in the Budget.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 183 min read


The Rise Of The Visible CEO: Why Hiding Is Hurting Your Company
Founders who show up, talk and act like human beings instead of corporate robots, and let people in, are building serious momentum.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 183 min read


Dispelling Myths: Why Britain’s Family Businesses Deserve Recognition
Family businesses are the backbone of economies across the globe, and the UK is no exception. They are significant employers, last generations and make a global impact.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 173 min read


Why Family Firms Think, And Act, Differently
Family-owned enterprises remain one of the most powerful engines of the British economy but they do think and act differently to other business entities.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 143 min read


The Pillars For Successful Longevity In Family Business
Family businesses that survive more than three generations share a familiar architecture — ten pillars that support their endurance.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 133 min read


Family Business United Launches New Insight Guide To Legacy
New guide on the weight of legacy and the components of legacy in the context of family businesses launched.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 102 min read


Custodianship & Stewardship In The World Of Family Business
Family firms sit uneasily between two magnets of modern capitalism. One pulls them towards profit, public markets and professional...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 46 min read


Tackling Imposter Syndrome In Family Business Successors
Next generation members in family businesses face lots of challenges and one that's increasingly being recognised is the role of imposter syndrome in future leaders.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 43 min read


Governance And Structure Are The Lifeblood Of Family Businesses
What distinguishes family businesses that endure from those that falter is not merely entrepreneurial instinct or family loyalty, but the presence of sound governance.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 173 min read


When Questions About Family Remuneration And Pay Become Personal
Differences in remuneration between siblings or family members can create tensions and ultimately lead to significant issues within family businesses.

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Oct 133 min read
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