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Family businesses are the backbone of economies the world over. They also face unique issues due to the very nature of their ownership.

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A Family Farm, Spirited Traditions & Sustainability In Every Drop At Arbikie

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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.

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Celebrating Scottish Heritage For Over 20 Years

Celebrating Scottish Heritage For Over 20 Years

ScotlandShop was founded back in 2002 by Anna White and despite being a relatively young family business is a business that is steeped in...

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Choosing The Right Corporate Finance Advisor For Your Family Business Sale

Choosing The Right Corporate Finance Advisor For Your Family Business Sale

As a family business owner, you’ve dedicated years of hard work and commitment to building a legacy. Now, you’re facing a pivotal moment:...

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Much More Than A Stitch In Time In The Borders

Much More Than A Stitch In Time In The Borders

BE Uniforms, formerly known as Border Embroideries, was founded by Billy and Shirley Anne Smillie in 1989 using a single head embroidery...

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Playing Their Part In Making The World A Brighter Place

Playing Their Part In Making The World A Brighter Place

When Clement Brewer opened the first Brewers Decorator Centre in 1904, his ambition was to supply the professional decorator with...

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Shining A Light On Minds: World Mental Health Day

Shining A Light On Minds: World Mental Health Day

In a world that never seems to slow down, where the demands of daily life constantly pile up, it's easy to forget that the most important...

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Pioneering Premium Sleep Since 1912

Pioneering Premium Sleep Since 1912

As a fourth generation family business, the family of innovators at The Fine Bedding Company have spent more than 100 years investing in...

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Are Your Board’s CEO Processes Up To Scratch?

Are Your Board’s CEO Processes Up To Scratch?

CEOs are under immense pressure to lead, manage and deliver all-important growth in the current climate. As a result, it’s vital that...

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Key Components Included In A Family Charter

Key Components Included In A Family Charter

A family charter, also known as a family constitution or family governance document, is a formal written agreement or set of principles...

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Gallagher Group - It Started With One Man And A Digger!

Gallagher Group - It Started With One Man And A Digger!

In 1973, a young Pat Gallagher, encouraged and supported by his good friend Pat Burke, purchased his first digger. Fast forward fifty...

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Capitalising The Human Asset for Family Owned Enterprises

Capitalising The Human Asset for Family Owned Enterprises

Assets are the most crucial element on the balance sheet of every firm. Be it a physical asset or an intellectual asset, every...

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Thrive – The Family Business Podcast & Sound Leisure

Thrive – The Family Business Podcast & Sound Leisure

Family Business United is delighted to share details of the second episode of THRIVE, a transformative business podcast presented by FBU...

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Unlocking Success: 11 Steps For A Strategic Family Business Sale

Unlocking Success: 11 Steps For A Strategic Family Business Sale

Selling a family business is a profound undertaking requiring meticulous planning and strategic thinking. Beyond the financial aspects,...

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Family Business United (‘FBU’) is an unparalleled rallying point and voice for the global family business community and an invaluable source of insight into the sector.  FBU is a resource for all, family businesses of all sizes and sectors, and their advisers, helping to raise the profile of the family business sector and to encourage greater awareness of the contribution that family firms make to the global economy through employment, income generation, wealth creation and charitable endeavours.

At FBU, everything we do is about the family business, creating the best resource available to help families in business get access to the resources and support they need to continue their family business journey, wherever it will take them.

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