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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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Succession: Third-Party Sales As An Exit Strategy

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...

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The Practicalities Of Succession Planning For Business Owners

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,...

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Why Sustainability Matters

Why Sustainability Matters

Sustainability is everywhere. Governments, organisations, businesses, and individuals across the globe are focusing on sustainability...

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Post 2024 Budget: International View Of The IHT Impact On Family Businesses

Post 2024 Budget: International View Of The IHT Impact On Family Businesses

Business property relief (BPR) - and agricultural property relief (APR), together APR/BPR - were very valuable exemptions from UK...

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Preparing To Sell A Family Business: Key Practical Considerations

Preparing To Sell A Family Business: Key Practical Considerations

For many family businesses, the ultimate goal is to preserve the legacy and pass the business down through generations. However, there...

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How Normalising Pre-Nups Can Safeguard Family Businesses In Divorce

How Normalising Pre-Nups Can Safeguard Family Businesses In Divorce

Those with family assets to protect are keen to ensure that they pass down the bloodline rather than face claims from a spouse, which may...

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Conflict Resolution In Family Businesses: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities

Conflict Resolution In Family Businesses: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities

Family businesses often stand out for their unique blend of personal relationships and professional ambitions. While this dynamic can...

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Succession Planning Can Never Really Be Ignored

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,...

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De-Bunking The Myths Of Private Equity

De-Bunking The Myths Of Private Equity

Private equity firms invest funds raised from institutional investors (such as pension funds, family offices and charitable trusts) in to...

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New Report Highlights ESG As Priority For UK Family Businesses

New Report Highlights ESG As Priority For UK Family Businesses

The Family Business Research Foundation (FBRF) has published a landmark report, ESG in Family Firms: A Review of Research, Regulations,...

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Sustainability Reporting: SMEs Are Being Left In The Dark

Sustainability Reporting: SMEs Are Being Left In The Dark

There is an increasing enthusiasm and desire for embracing sustainability amongst Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This was...

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A Guide To Employee Ownership Trusts

A Guide To Employee Ownership Trusts

An Employee Ownership trust ('EOT') is a special form of trust that holds shares in a company on behalf of its employees. It facilitates...

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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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