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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
2 hours ago4 min read


Why Role-Juggling Is The Hidden Skill Every Family Business Needs
The ability to juggle roles, sometimes gracefully, sometimes awkwardly, is one of the least discussed yet most critical skills in family business life.

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


The Crucial Role Of Family Offices In Wealth Management For Family Businesses
The family office, a sophisticated, often understated institution that sits at the intersection of finance, governance, and legacy planning

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


How The Japanese Model of Family Business Has Endured for Centuries
The Japanese model of family enterprise is unique in its blend of tradition, cultural philosophy and pragmatic governance.

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


Leading The Family Business In 2025: Leadership Traits That Matter Most
Global markets, technological disruption, and complex succession challenges demand a new style of leadership: one that combines strategy, people skills, and a long-term vision.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
3 days ago4 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


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


SMEs Cut Costs, Save Money And Delay Hiring Ahead Of Budget
Pessimism over the upcoming Budget is already influencing SME decision-making, with many businesses taking pre-emptive action according to Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management groups.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 32 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


Small Business Growth Hopes Plunge – Chancellor Must Act
Confidence and growth hopes among the UK’s small business community has nosedived.

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


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


Economic Pressures And Regulation Top The 2025 Family Business Agenda
Survey respondents highlighted a broad range of economic, operational, and generational concerns on their family business agenda.

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


Deloitte Private Launches Inaugural Global Family Business Insight Report
The release of Deloitte Private’s Family Business Insights Series reveals how family-owned businesses are evolving to fuel long-term growth.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 224 min read


Family Firms And The Fine Line Between Kinship And Corporate Clarity
Family businesses, often regarded as the bedrock of the global economy, embody a unique blend of loyalty, legacy and long-term vision....

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 163 min read


Agile And Purpose-Driven Family Businesses Outperform Their Peers
Agile and purpose-driven family businesses are outperforming their peers according to PwC’s 2025 Global Family Business Survey.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 144 min read


From Sandwich Shop To School‑Food Powerhouse At The Pantry UK
In the world of school catering, few stories are as inspiring as that of Luke Consiglio and The Pantry UK.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 124 min read


Stepping Back: The Untold Side Of Letting Go
We often talk about succession as if it is a baton race. One hand lets go, the other takes hold, and the race continues. Simple. In...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Oct 94 min read


The Enduring Importance Of Family Businesses In Australia
In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian commerce, one pillar remains remarkably steadfast: the family business. Often passed down...

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


A Family Farm, Spirited Traditions & Sustainability In Every Drop At Arbikie
Arbikie stands as far more than just a distillery. It is the embodiment of a family’s deep-rooted connection to the land.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 75 min read
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