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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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Family Business Matters: The Heart Of The Economy & Community

Family Business Matters: The Heart Of The Economy & Community

Family businesses are more than just commercial enterprises—they are the lifeblood of economies, the anchors of communities, and the...

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The Importance of UK Family-Owned Farms As The Backbone Of The Countryside

The Importance of UK Family-Owned Farms As The Backbone Of The Countryside

Family-owned farms are the lifeblood of the UK's rural landscape, playing a pivotal role in sustaining the economy, preserving cultural...

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Turning Tough Conversations Into Growth Opportunities

Turning Tough Conversations Into Growth Opportunities

Tough conversations are part of any business, but when family is involved, they can be even more complex and charged with emotion. In a...

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Timeless Strategies For Building A Lasting Family Business Legacy

Timeless Strategies For Building A Lasting Family Business Legacy

Family businesses play a crucial role in economies across the globe. They create jobs, strengthen community ties, and build wealth that...

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Laying The Foundations For A Successful Family Business

Laying The Foundations For A Successful Family Business

The prospect of setting up a family business can be both exciting and daunting in equal measure. Whilst the promise of building a...

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Is This The End Of The Road For BPR And APR?

Is This The End Of The Road For BPR And APR?

Perhaps the biggest surprise in the Budget was the extent of the restrictions imposed on two valuable inheritance tax reliefs, being...

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Over £1.3 Billion NIC Hit For UK Family Businesses

Over £1.3 Billion NIC Hit For UK Family Businesses

The increase in Employers National Insurance Contributions is a significant cost for the family business sector which collectively...

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Inheritance Tax And Family Businesses

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...

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Business Owners Rush To Meet 5 April ‘Guillotine’ Tax Relief Deadline

Business Owners Rush To Meet 5 April ‘Guillotine’ Tax Relief Deadline

As of today (November 13) there are just 102 working days left for entrepreneurs to cash in before new higher rate on capital extraction...

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UK Budget 2024: Business Property Relief – Key Changes For Business Owners

UK Budget 2024: Business Property Relief – Key Changes For Business Owners

The UK Budget 2024 has introduced some notable changes to Business Property Relief (BPR), prompting fresh considerations for family...

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Family Firms At Risk Due To Lack Of Up-To-Date Wills & Succession Plans

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...

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Turning Values into Strength To Thrive Amid Economic Uncertainty

Turning Values into Strength To Thrive Amid Economic Uncertainty

In today’s unpredictable economic environment, where governments adjust fiscal policies to respond to global pressures, family businesses...

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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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