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Succession-Planning


Key Considerations For Life After The Family Business Exit
As the ‘baby boomer’ generation reaches retirement age, a growing number of family business owners are considering an exit. In fact,...
Aug 5, 2025


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...
Jun 26, 2025


Family Business Succession Under Pressure
Family business succession under pressure as one in four lack clear heir, new research finds 92% of family business owners want to keep...
Jun 17, 2025


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...
May 7, 2025


Reflections On Prada's Succession Plan And Lessons For Family Firms
Recent news that Prada has agreed to buy Versace in a £1.1billion deal, that brings together two of Italy’s biggest luxury fashion...
Apr 25, 2025


Succession Planning Is Vital To Securing The Future Of Family Businesses
Failure to implement a succession plan is one of the main reasons why so few family businesses survive, future generations. The...
Mar 5, 2025


Succession: Third-Party Sales As An Exit Strategy
When business owners decide to step down, one of the most common succession options is to sell the business to a third party. A trade...
Feb 12, 2025


The Practicalities Of Succession Planning For Business Owners
Succession planning is an inevitable consideration for every business owner, no matter the size or industry of the business. Eventually,...
Feb 12, 2025


Succession Planning Can Never Really Be Ignored
Preparing to pass the business to the next generation is often seen as one of the biggest challenges facing the family business,...
Jan 14, 2025


Budget Blues? Putting Your Best FIC Forward
There have been a lot of inheritance tax (IHT) changes in the recent Budget. High net worth families and businesses have had their...
Dec 5, 2024


The Changing Succession Landscape Report
Following the changes to BPR and APR in the Autumn Budget, Family Business United has prepared a guide on the changes, some of the...
Dec 2, 2024


Inheritance Tax And Family Businesses
The recent Budget introduced a key change to Business Property Relief (a form of Inheritance Tax relief) which could adversely affect...
Nov 14, 2024


Family Firms At Risk Due To Lack Of Up-To-Date Wills & Succession Plans
Latest research from STEP highlights the vital need for family business owners to talk and plan to keep their legacy, relationships and...
Nov 13, 2024


One Day Everyone Will Exit
The exit of your family office team is inevitable. The time to take action is now and preparing now will help ensure a transition that...
Nov 5, 2024


Redefining Succession: Why Private Equity Can Be A Good Home For A Family Business
In today's volatile economic and political landscape, businesses face unprecedented challenges. Inflation, interest rates, supply chain...
Oct 16, 2024


Could Employee Ownership Be Right For Your Family Business?
Succession planning – could employee ownership be right for your family business? Five million. That’s how many family businesses there...
Sep 12, 2024


The Complexity Of Running A Multigenerational Family Business
Running a multigenerational family business is not merely about ensuring financial success across decades; it is about preserving a...
Sep 12, 2024


Family Firms Need To Prepare For The Silver Tsunami
In recent years, the term 'silver tsunami' has gained traction among demographers, economists, and policymakers. It vividly describes the...
Sep 2, 2024


The Japanese Model Of Family Business Succession: A Tradition Of Longevity
Family-owned businesses in Japan have thrived using their model of succession, adoption, and stewardship, their "do well, do good, do right" ethos, and their powerful concept of "beyond self."
Aug 29, 2024


Employee Ownership As An Option For Family Businesses
Family businesses are pivotal to the global economy, significantly contributing to employment, innovation, and community stability. As...
Aug 5, 2024

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