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Mentoring Programme
Supporting a leader to learn or develop faster than they might do alone, focusing on the future, career development, and broadening of an...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 1, 20231 min read


Building Bridges Between Generations
Listen to Paul Andrews and Guillermo Salazar explore some of the generational challenges associated with family firms and how...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Generation Z And The Future Family Business Workforce
In this latest family business insight session, Paul Andrews speaks to Alex Atherton about Generation Z, the future of the family...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 31, 20232 min read


SME's Struggling To Retain Valued Employees
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of SMEs are finding it increasingly difficult to retain valued staff in the current economic climate....

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Celebrating Scottish Heritage For Over 20 Years
ScotlandShop was founded back in 2002 by Anna White and despite being a relatively young family business is a business that is steeped in...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 23, 20237 min read


Choosing The Right Corporate Finance Advisor For Your Family Business Sale
As a family business owner, you’ve dedicated years of hard work and commitment to building a legacy. Now, you’re facing a pivotal moment:...

Nicholas Horrocks - Logros Advisory Partners
Oct 19, 20233 min read


Much More Than A Stitch In Time In The Borders
BE Uniforms, formerly known as Border Embroideries, was founded by Billy and Shirley Anne Smillie in 1989 using a single head embroidery...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 16, 20238 min read


Playing Their Part In Making The World A Brighter Place
When Clement Brewer opened the first Brewers Decorator Centre in 1904, his ambition was to supply the professional decorator with...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 10, 20236 min read


Shining A Light On Minds: World Mental Health Day
In a world that never seems to slow down, where the demands of daily life constantly pile up, it's easy to forget that the most important...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 10, 20233 min read


Pioneering Premium Sleep Since 1912
As a fourth generation family business, the family of innovators at The Fine Bedding Company have spent more than 100 years investing in...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 10, 20236 min read


Are Your Board’s CEO Processes Up To Scratch?
CEOs are under immense pressure to lead, manage and deliver all-important growth in the current climate. As a result, it’s vital that...

John Harte - Integrity Governance
Oct 9, 20237 min read


Key Components Included In A Family Charter
A family charter, also known as a family constitution or family governance document, is a formal written agreement or set of principles...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 27, 20232 min read


Gallagher Group - It Started With One Man And A Digger!
In 1973, a young Pat Gallagher, encouraged and supported by his good friend Pat Burke, purchased his first digger. Fast forward fifty...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 25, 20238 min read


Capitalising The Human Asset for Family Owned Enterprises
Assets are the most crucial element on the balance sheet of every firm. Be it a physical asset or an intellectual asset, every...

Mohsin Adhi - Alpha Capital
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Thrive – The Family Business Podcast & Sound Leisure
Family Business United is delighted to share details of the second episode of THRIVE, a transformative business podcast presented by FBU...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 18, 20232 min read


Unlocking Success: 11 Steps For A Strategic Family Business Sale
Selling a family business is a profound undertaking requiring meticulous planning and strategic thinking. Beyond the financial aspects,...

Nicholas Horrocks - Logros Advisory Partners
Sep 17, 20233 min read


Embedding Family Business Values At Furniture Village
Family firms are recognised as a force for good with people at their core. In fact, people are what make family businesses different and...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 14, 20232 min read


12 Reasons To Celebrate The Family Business Sector
Here at Family Business United we are always looking for ways to celebrate the family business sector and this short video identifies 12...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 13, 20231 min read


People Make Family Business
People are at the very heart of family businesses the world over and it was great to catch up with Charlie Harrison (Managing Director)...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 13, 20231 min read


Core Values In Family Businesses
Family firms often have a unique set of core values that are deeply ingrained in their culture and guide their actions. These values...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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