When people leave organizations, they often cite poor workplace communication as a top reason for moving on. But in the age of the “Great Resignation,” it is far from the driving factor, according to Craig Weber, founder of The Weber Consulting Group and author of “Conversational Capacity.” Instead, he says individuals are asking more profound questions about life and job satisfaction; those answers rank higher on the “reasons to leave” list. But the exchange of information

Mahatma Gandhi said that “Honest differences are often a healthy sign of progress” whilst M. Scott Peck observed that “Life is a series of problems.” A more accurate statement was never made. But when it comes to solving them it’s important to realize that not all problems are created equal. All our difficulties fall somewhere on a spectrum; at one end of this spectrum we find routine problems, and, at the other end, adaptive challenges. A routine problem isn’t considered ro

What are the unique challenges and rewards of marketing a family business? Nicola Stamford, a specialist family business marketeer,...

Macsween is a third generation family company established as a butchers shop in Edinburgh in the 1950’s. The company has passed down...

When it comes to family-run businesses, there’s a common saying that the first generation creates a business, the second builds it and...

Plenty of new businesses emerged during the pandemic with their eyes set on becoming the next generation of family businesses to make...

Dina Foods, which celebrates its 30th birthday in 2022, specialises in authentic, handmade Mediterranean foods, including artisan...

Westcombe Group is a leading London property developer, creating contemporary, luxurious homes and commercial properties of exceptional...

Anyone who has worked in a family business as a family member or as a non-family employee knows how challenging it can be when the business system and the family system collide! Without a lot of focus and an extra dose of professionalism, a lot can and typically will go wrong. Here’s a list of some of the most basic processes and systems that family-owned enterprises can operationalize to help them be as effective as possible. 1. Communicate Communicate – in fact, over-commun

Every business has its own unique culture but never more so than within a family business. Family businesses feel different, and a strong family business culture can inspire high levels of engagement and commitment from employees. Beverley Mitchell from Beverley Mitchell Consulting shares 8 tips with us about how you can utilise your own unique culture to drive long term business effectiveness and success. 1. Consider your culture and values as a whole. This is your Unique Se

As an organisation Family Business United (‘FBU’) is all about championing the significant contribution made by family firms through...

As we enter deeper into the 21st century family businesses have a world of opportunity in front of them but need to take stock and act...

In many ways, family businesses sit at the heart of commerce in our country. From small scale business-to-consumer outfits to larger business-to-business models, family businesses deliver vital products and services that make the UK one of the richest and most diverse markets in the world. By their very nature, family businesses are often personable, customer focussed, and values-driven. A business that’s kept within a family over generations becomes known in their local comm

Family Business United is delighted to share the report into The Oldest Family Businesses In Essex which was produced in association with...

A TV programme, aired by the BBC in January 2014 charting the history of butchery and lives of the Balson family in Bridport, the oldest...

An introduction to G. Seller, their heritage & the team that see it as a privilege to care for families and their loved ones, when they...

Family businesses are vital to the UK economy and contribute hundreds of billions to the UK’s GDP. They have unique advantages including shared values, enduring trust, and a central commitment to the long term future of the business. However, like any other business they must also consider the challenges that confront them, and for a family run business, clear and sustainable governance can sometimes be a key challenge. There are of course two types of governance relevant to

Established in 1962 by George Goodfellow, Minnitron is a resounding British success story. From its beginnings in what was quite...

In today’s turbulent world undertaking board reviews is a vital part of good governance practice. As well as enabling performance to be...

A good Board Chair understands they are a facilitator to achieve the best outcomes rather than a ‘commander.’ They listen more than they...