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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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Handing Down The Family Business

Handing Down The Family Business

Multi-generational businesses are extremely common in the UK and Essex is no exception. In fact, according to a report prepared by Oxford...

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What’s Keeping Family Business Owners Awake At Night?

What’s Keeping Family Business Owners Awake At Night?

The latest survey from Family Business United has identified the key challenges that are being addressed by family business leaders in...

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Successful Cultural Integration Of Acquisitions

Successful Cultural Integration Of Acquisitions

According to McKinsey ‘95% of senior leaders describe cultural fit as critical to the success of integration but 25% cite a lack of...

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Experts Reveal Factors That Could Be Increasing Staff Turnover

Experts Reveal Factors That Could Be Increasing Staff Turnover

There are many factors to consider when it comes to staff turnover – but while some may be inevitable, such as retirement, a change in...

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More Than Uniform Evolution At Tibard!

More Than Uniform Evolution At Tibard!

As the country and the world moves into uncertain times, we’ve decided to look back on the journey of the family business Tibard. In the...

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The Top Family Business Apprentice Employers 2022

The Top Family Business Apprentice Employers 2022

Family Business United has compiled a list of the top family businesses employing apprentices to demonstrate the contribution that businesses are making to employing apprentices and their investment in the next generation of employees.

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How To Be An Effective Chairperson During Uncertain Times

How To Be An Effective Chairperson During Uncertain Times

Volatility and uncertainty remain as the world emerges from the Covid emergency, with the war in Ukraine, disruption of supply and...

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People With Meaningful Jobs Make More Impact

People With Meaningful Jobs Make More Impact

Employees who find their job meaningful increase the likelihood of better performance reviews by suggesting ways of improvement for their...

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Should You Fire A Family Member From The Family Business?

Should You Fire A Family Member From The Family Business?

In a family business, separating the family from the business can be the biggest challenge. We spoke to Dr. Denise P. Federer is a...

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Selecting The Right Recruitment Approach In Today’s Tough Market

Selecting The Right Recruitment Approach In Today’s Tough Market

The pandemic has ignited a recruitment crisis, leaving a UK-wide demand for workers. According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)...

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Employers Face Wall Of Mental Health Problems

Employers Face Wall Of Mental Health Problems

Doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing wall of mental health problems stemming from the pandemic, with some...

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Building A High-Performing Team: Goals, Roles, Trust, Respect and Communication

Building A High-Performing Team: Goals, Roles, Trust, Respect and Communication

There are many factors that can help drive success into your business. Modern equipment will keep you in step with the times, an...

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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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