top of page


Victoria Mars, Mars Inc. How Does A Family Business Survive?
The economy is quietly dominated by family businesses, but they tend to be short-lived: few make it to the third generation. Victoria...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20211 min read


Mariani Is A Truly Fruity Family Business
For four generations in California, they have grown, dried, processed and packaged only the finest and freshest dried fruit snacks and...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
May 29, 20211 min read


Aligning With Values Helps Family Business Cohesion
Families and their values change over time and the impact on the family business needs to be addressed too. Landaal Packaging Systems, a...

Greg McCann - Generation6 Family Enterprise Advisers
Jan 4, 20216 min read


A Right Royal Cuppa
Like most great stories, the Royal Cup Coffee story has a humble beginning. In 1896, Henry T. Batterton made rounds in Birmingham,...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 10, 20201 min read


A Family Legacy Built On Family Values & A Love For The Land
At Riboli Family Wines, they pride themselves in maintaining their core family values while also employing innovative techniques that...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 30, 20201 min read


Why The 21st Century Will Belong To Family Businesses
I was recently asked to give a talk about family businesses, and the conference organiser told me not to even mention the “three...

Josh Baron - BanyanGlobal
Aug 24, 20206 min read


Effective Exit Interviews Can Help Your Family Business
Almost every employee must participate in at least one interview, if not multiple before being hired. However, in many cases, once...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 13, 20203 min read


Succession – The Elephant In The Room!
Succession planning is always on the family business agenda. However, it can be one of the hardest conversations to have because it...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 23, 20203 min read


The History Of Giant Eagle Supermarkets
Giant Eagle supermarkets have proudly served their customers for more than 80 years. Find out more about the history of Giant Eagle and...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 21, 20201 min read


The Meaning Of Wealth In The 21st Century
What matters most to high net worth families is giving their wealth a purpose. What does it mean to be wealthy in the 21st Century? Are...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 8, 20204 min read


People, Planet, Profits And Passion
Arjan Stephens was named one of ‘Business in Vancouver’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2012.’ He’s the second generation of the Nature’s Path...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 2, 20164 min read


The Secret To Wealth Preservation In Family Businesses
When it comes to wealth preservation, why have some families businesses been so successful while others have failed miserably? In my...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 2, 20143 min read


Closing The Doors For The Last Time
A moving insight into what happens when your Uncle closes the doors and there is nothing you can do. Heather Leavens was a third...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 25, 20146 min read
bottom of page


