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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.

Check out the latest articles on some of these issues such as succession planning, employing family members, governance structures, marketing the family brand, family values, remuneration and much more besides.

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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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The Challenge Of Rewarding Family Members

The Challenge Of Rewarding Family Members

Employing family members can present a number of challenges for the family business owner; occasionally it forces families to consider...

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How To Proceed When Conflicts Emerge?

How To Proceed When Conflicts Emerge?

In time, family business structures will become more complex, leading to inevitable conflicts within the family circle. Disagreements are...

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Conflict Resolution Forums

Conflict Resolution Forums

One of the main functions of a family business structure is to guarantee its continuity. To do this, it is necessary not only that the...

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Family Charters Are An Effective Part Of Governance

Family Charters Are An Effective Part Of Governance

A family charter or constitution, documents the shared vision and values of the family and its policies regarding the ownership and...

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Creating A Family Constitution

Creating A Family Constitution

A family constitution is a confidential family document outlining their vision and agreement on ownership and management of the business....

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Why You Need A Will If You’re Running A Family Business

Why You Need A Will If You’re Running A Family Business

In many ways, family businesses sit at the heart of commerce in our country. From small scale business-to-consumer outfits to larger...

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A Guide To Retirement

A Guide To Retirement

You’ve probably asked yourself this question thousands of times during your working life, but what happens after the daily grind grinds...

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Three UK Businesses Working Towards A Net Zero Future

Three UK Businesses Working Towards A Net Zero Future

The climate crisis is at the forefront of public discussion. The UK government is working towards a pledge to reduce carbon emissions and...

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How Gen Z Is Influencing Green Business Operations

How Gen Z Is Influencing Green Business Operations

The UK has become more environmentally conscious in recent years. In fact, the global pandemic encouraged people to become more...

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The Oldest Family Businesses In Essex Report 2022

The Oldest Family Businesses In Essex Report 2022

Family Business United is delighted to share the report into The Oldest Family Businesses In Essex which was produced in association with...

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Celebrating Over 200 Years Of Craftsmanship & Heritage

Celebrating Over 200 Years Of Craftsmanship & Heritage

Johnstons of Elgin recently celebrated 215 years of the craftsmanship and manufacture of cashmere & fine woollens, at their textile mills...

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Britain's Oldest Family Business

Britain's Oldest Family Business

A TV programme, aired by the BBC in January 2014 charting the history of butchery and lives of the Balson family in Bridport, the oldest...

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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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