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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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The Global Family Business Think Tank Report, Autumn 2024

The Global Family Business Think Tank Report, Autumn 2024

Here at Family Business United we are delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural Global Family Business Think Tank Report which...

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The Core Skills & Competencies For Next Generation Family Business Leaders

The Core Skills & Competencies For Next Generation Family Business Leaders

Family businesses form the backbone of many economies, contributing significantly to job creation, innovation, and community stability....

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The Heart of Family Business: How People Make All the Difference

The Heart of Family Business: How People Make All the Difference

In the world of family-owned businesses, it’s not just profit margins, legacy, or product lines that define success—it’s the people....

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Is The 'Shirtsleeves To Shirtsleeves' Analogy Really Relevant Today?

Is The 'Shirtsleeves To Shirtsleeves' Analogy Really Relevant Today?

The concept of ‘shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations’ dates back to an early 20th century proverbial saying, early 20th...

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James Donaldson Group: A Timber Legacy That’s Stood The Test Of Time

James Donaldson Group: A Timber Legacy That’s Stood The Test Of Time

The James Donaldson Group, one of Scotland’s longest-standing family businesses, has grown from a small sawmill in Fife into a...

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The Importance Of Place In Shaping Family Businesses

The Importance Of Place In Shaping Family Businesses

In the world of family businesses, success often goes beyond financial performance or market share. A critical, yet sometimes overlooked,...

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Family Business: The Complex Dynamics Of Business And Blood!

Family Business: The Complex Dynamics Of Business And Blood!

Running a family business offers a unique blend of professional and personal rewards, but it also comes with its own set of challenges...

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The Significance Of Purpose In Family Firms

The Significance Of Purpose In Family Firms

Purpose has become a pivotal theme in today’s business discourse, particularly in the context of family firms. Family businesses, often...

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Recruiting Non-Family Directors And Executives In Family Firms

Recruiting Non-Family Directors And Executives In Family Firms

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of many economies, driving innovation and long-term growth. Yet, as these firms grow, the...

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Bridgman Furniture: A Legacy Of Craftsmanship & Innovation

Bridgman Furniture: A Legacy Of Craftsmanship & Innovation

Bridgman Furniture, a name synonymous with luxury and quality, has carved out a distinguished place in the furniture industry over...

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Maintaining Harmony & Managing Disagreement In A Family Business

Maintaining Harmony & Managing Disagreement In A Family Business

Running a family business can be deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to build and nurture a legacy across generations. However, it...

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The Importance Of Family Businesses To The Rural Economy In The UK

The Importance Of Family Businesses To The Rural Economy In The UK

Family businesses are the backbone of the rural economy in the UK, playing an indispensable role in fostering growth, creating jobs, and...

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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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