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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

On the sunny and fertile east coast of Angus, where the fields gently roll down towards the North Sea near Lunan Bay, Arbikie stands as...

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How Family Businesses Harness Cross-Generational Strength For Change

How Family Businesses Harness Cross-Generational Strength For Change

Family businesses are often viewed through the lens of tradition—steadfast, familiar, and consistent. But beneath the surface lies a...

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Built to Last.  Family Firms Prioritise Long-Term Stability Over Short-Term Gains

Built to Last. Family Firms Prioritise Long-Term Stability Over Short-Term Gains

In an era dominated by quarterly reports, rapid scale-ups, and investor-driven decision making, family businesses stand apart. Quietly...

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Keeping It In The Family – But Not In the Boardroom

Keeping It In The Family – But Not In the Boardroom

Family businesses form the bedrock of the global economy. From traditional high-street shops to cutting-edge tech start-ups, the...

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Happy Employee Ownership Day 2025

Happy Employee Ownership Day 2025

As the UK Employee Ownership community celebrate EO day, we take a look at what employee ownership is and whether it would be worth...

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Family Business Succession Under Pressure

Family Business Succession Under Pressure

Family business succession under pressure as one in four lack clear heir, new research finds 92% of family business owners want to keep...

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We’re Family Too: The Importance Of Relationships With Non-family Employees In Family Firms

We’re Family Too: The Importance Of Relationships With Non-family Employees In Family Firms

Kiran Kandade, Nan Jiang and Joyce Ko from the Family Business Team at Brunel University share their thoughts on the importance of...

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How Family Enterprises Can Navigate Adversity & Build Organizational Fortitude

How Family Enterprises Can Navigate Adversity & Build Organizational Fortitude

Fire, floods, relocation, and a pandemic couldn’t sink Formans, the family-run smoked salmon supplier. Here’s how they stayed afloat....

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A Stitch In Time: Hatchers Marks 250 Years On Taunton’s High Street

A Stitch In Time: Hatchers Marks 250 Years On Taunton’s High Street

In an era of fleeting trends and throwaway retail, one Taunton business stands as a remarkable thread of continuity. Hatchers, the...

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More Than A Seat At The Table – What Family Businesses Need From A NED

More Than A Seat At The Table – What Family Businesses Need From A NED

Most family businesses reach a point where the board needs more than just familiar voices around the table. This usually happens as the...

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A Practical Guide To Succession Planning In Family Business

A Practical Guide To Succession Planning In Family Business

Succession planning is often one of the most delicate and decisive phases in the life of a family business. While many enterprises thrive...

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The Enduring Legacy Of The Family Business

The Enduring Legacy Of The Family Business

Family businesses form the backbone of Britain’s economic and social landscape. Often modest in appearance, they represent a powerful...

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Mental Health And Well-Being In The Workplace

Mental Health And Well-Being In The Workplace

In today's fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, employee mental health and well-being are not just “nice-to-have” extras—they...

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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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