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Baker’s Cousins – Five Generations At Roberts Bakery
There are few sectors so closely aligned to our traditional idea of a ‘family business’ than baking, and few more mature markets than...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
May 15, 20184 min read


Cultural Significance In Family Firms
When it comes to family business, one of the biggest challenges they face in the near full employment economy in which they operate is...

Ben Fowler - Western Pension Solutions
Jun 30, 20173 min read


Failing Your Way To Success
Mitzi Perdue’s story is summed up in the title of her website: ‘Insider secrets from wildly successful families’. She’s the daughter of...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 1, 20173 min read


Perpetuating The Family Business
The challenge is to do all that’s required to pass the company on to generation two… A most challenging aspect of entrepreneurship has...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
May 23, 20173 min read


Who Gets Dad's Office?
When it comes to family business succession planning, one thing is certain: Most family business leaders don’t do it, they don’t do it...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Apr 23, 20174 min read


Generational Transitions In Family Businesses
Preparing to pass the business to the next generation is the toughest challenge for a family business. Roberta Fenech shares her...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Apr 10, 20173 min read


The Benefits Of Outside Experience
There are plenty of benefits of having the next generation work outside of the family business for part of their career progression....

David Harland
Feb 23, 20173 min read


Succeeding Outside The Family Firm
A look into why it can make sense for the next generation to succeed outside the family business first. Australia’s next generation of...

David Harland
Dec 2, 20163 min read


Does Education Make The Grade?
With increasing competition for jobs and an apparent ever-rising need to achieve the best grades, does education actually deliver...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 5, 20165 min read


Tackling Conflict In The Family Business
Tackling conflict head-on and taking a no-holes barred approach to its resolution can lead to life enhancing benefits within the family...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 1, 20166 min read


Daughters In Family Businesses
Historically daughters were not considered for succession into managerial positions in family businesses. Gender used to be a main...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 1, 20123 min read


An Asian Perspective On Developing The Next Generation
An interesting and thought-provoking insight into Asian family business owner thoughts about succession and the next generation. I was...

Christian Stewart - Family Legacy Asia
Aug 17, 20124 min read


Lack Of Trust Of Wealthy For Next Gens
According to recent research from Barclays Wealth, 40% of the UK’s high net worth individuals do not trust the next generation to protect...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 9, 20123 min read
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