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A Resounding Scottish Engineering Success Story
Zappshelter has become one of Britain’s most distinctive engineering success stories in the field of industrial shelters

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
12 hours ago5 min read


Scotland's Growing Facilities Management & Cleaning Powerhouse
For over two decades, that has been the promise of Spectrum Service Solutions, one of Scotland's most respected family-owned businesses in the facilities management (FM), cleaning, and event services sectors

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
19 hours ago7 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
20 hours ago3 min read


Fourth Global Family Business Think Tank Report Published
Family Business United has published its fourth Global Family Business Think Tank results with expert insights from around the world.

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


Embracing Social Media Is Key For Family Business Success
Social media is no longer just a marketing tool; it is a commercial imperative that can deliver real advantage across branding, customer engagement, recruitment, and sales.

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


Data Sovereignty And Why It Matters For Family Businesses
Data sovereignty is becoming an issue for all businesses and is something that the family business sector needs to address as part of their business activities.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
4 days ago4 min read


Why AI And Technology Need To Be On The Family Business Agenda
Technology, once seen as the preserve of start-ups and Silicon Valley giants, is now redefining every corner of commerce. Artificial intelligence in particular is forcing even the most established family firms to ask hard questions about their future.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 63 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


Why Managers Hoard Knowledge – And How AI Can Help Stop It
The biggest barrier to knowledge-sharing isn’t technology – but rather psychology and AI can help address this issue.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 42 min read


Strong Family Identity Protects Leaders From Workplace Loneliness
Leaders with strong family networks are less likely to let feelings of loneliness at work spill over into their home lives, finds new research from Durham University Business School.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 42 min read


How Germany’s Family Firms Power The Mittelstand
Walk down almost any industrial street in Germany and you’ll find them: discreet factories behind modest façades, bearing names you’ve never heard of — yet producing the components, machines and technologies that make global industries tick.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 34 min read


Developing Responsible Ownership In Family Businesses
Responsible ownership ensures not only the sustainability of the business but also the preservation of the values, culture, and relationships that form its foundation.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 313 min read


Family Businesses Navigating Storm Of Political & Economic Uncertainty
Family firms across the UK are having to deal with the political and economic uncertainty that is prevailing over British businesses today.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 315 min read


Post-Nuptial Agreements: Safeguarding Family Businesses & Preserving Heritage
Post-nuptial agreements, legal contracts signed after marriage, can play a vital role.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 305 min read


Why Being Reliable Helps Businesses Stand Out
Firms that build real credibility are those that deliver steady performance, transparent service, and dependable outcomes.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 303 min read


Why Measuring Social Value Matters For Family Businesses
For many family businesses, social value is an inherent part of their identity, deeply rooted in their legacy, long-term vision and strong community ties.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 305 min read


Decision Making In Family Businesses: Who Holds The Power?
Who really has the power to influence and shape decisions in a family business?

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 293 min read


4 Top Succession Planning Tips To Avoid House Of Guinness-Style Dilemma
Without a solid succession plan, even the mightiest family business can crumble - a truth that Netflix's new series House of Guinness brings vividly to life.

Dr Nan Jiang, Brunel Business School
Oct 294 min read


The Importance Of ESG Reporting For Family Firms
ESG reporting has emerged as a vital practice for businesses of all kinds, offering a structured way to assess and communicate their impact on society and the environment

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 283 min read
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