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Preparing To Retire From Leadership In a Family Business
After decades at the helm of a family business—steering it through the highs and lows, the recessions and recoveries—retirement should be...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 254 min read


Why Professional Development Is Vital For The Next Generation
The transition of leadership in a family business is never just about passing on titles or control — it’s about preparing the next...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 263 min read


How Family Businesses Harness Cross-Generational Strength For Change
Family businesses are often viewed through the lens of tradition—steadfast, familiar, and consistent. But beneath the surface lies a...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 254 min read


Keeping It In The Family – But Not In the Boardroom
Family businesses form the bedrock of the global economy. From traditional high-street shops to cutting-edge tech start-ups, the...

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


A Practical Guide To Succession Planning In Family Business
Succession planning is often one of the most delicate and decisive phases in the life of a family business. While many enterprises thrive...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
May 73 min read


Choosing Between Generational Transition & Exit In Family Businesses
Family businesses across the UK are now at a more pressing crossroads, with recent changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Oct 31, 20245 min read


Adopting AI To Connect Successfully With Gen Z
Wielding an estimated $150 billion purchasing power globally, Gen Z consumers – spanning those born between 1997 and 2012 – are a...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Why Leaving Your Children To Decide On Their Own Isn’t Always Fair
One of the most common sentiments I hear from family business owners is, “I don’t know if my children are interested in coming into the...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Who Is Going To Be The Next Family Business Leader?
Family business succession planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing a family-owned business. With a vast majority...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Navigating The Complexities Around Succession Planning
Family business succession planning is a complex and challenging process that involves transferring leadership and ownership from one...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 26, 20244 min read


Succession Planning - Preparing The Next Generation
As an experienced Family Business Advisor, I understand the unique dynamics, joys, and challenges that come with passing the torch to the...

John Broons, John Broons Advisory
Feb 27, 20243 min read


8 Ways To Engage The Next Generation From An Early Age
Today, possibly more so than ever before, sustaining the legacy of family businesses requires innovative approaches to involve the next...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 21, 20242 min read


Developing A Next Generation Development Plan For The Family Business
Succession planning and the engagement of the next generation and their development are key aspects that should be on the agenda for all...

Philip Pryor, Family Business Central
Aug 29, 20235 min read


Passing The Baton To The Next Generation Of Manufacturing Leaders
Jonathan Burke, partner and head of the industrial manufacturing leadership practice at executive search specialist, Berwick Partners ,...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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