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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 Resounding Scottish Engineering Success Story

Zappshelter has become one of Britain’s most distinctive engineering success stories in the field of industrial shelters

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Choosing The Right Business Structure For Family Enterprises

Choosing The Right Business Structure For Family Enterprises

In order to protect the continuity of a family enterprise for the benefit of future generations, there are three key areas that need to...

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Smooth Succession: Legal Frameworks For Family Business Continuity

Smooth Succession: Legal Frameworks For Family Business Continuity

The issue of succession for a family business is bound up in a complex combination of commercial and personal issues. In business terms,...

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The Positive Impact Of Family Businesses In The UK

The Positive Impact Of Family Businesses In The UK

In the bustling landscape of the UK's business sector, family-owned enterprises stand out as pillars of strength, not just economically...

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Influencing Decisions In Family Businesses: Who Holds The Power?

Influencing Decisions In Family Businesses: Who Holds The Power?

Family businesses are often seen as a unique blend of personal relationships and professional endeavours. The dynamics within these...

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Empathy As A Driving Force For Family Business Success

Empathy As A Driving Force For Family Business Success

In many family businesses around the world, one fundamental element stands out as a driving force behind long-term success: empathy. In...

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The Importance Of Boundaries In Family Firms

The Importance Of Boundaries In Family Firms

Establishing boundaries is a cornerstone for the enduring success of family businesses, serving as a vital mechanism for navigating the...

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Recruitment, Retention & Motivation In Family Firms

Recruitment, Retention & Motivation In Family Firms

Family businesses carry a unique charm and a set of challenges when it comes to employing staff. While they often excel in fostering a...

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Preserving Legacies: Legal Solutions For Family-Owned Businesses

Preserving Legacies: Legal Solutions For Family-Owned Businesses

In some senses, the legacy of any business is a slightly nebulous concept, but the thing which tends to set family businesses apart from...

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Appointing Non-Family To The Board: The Risks & The Rewards

Appointing Non-Family To The Board: The Risks & The Rewards

Family businesses often face unique challenges and opportunities compared to their non-family counterparts. One such challenge is the...

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A Source Of Family Business Inspiration

A Source Of Family Business Inspiration

Source One Consulting is a business run by a small team comprising first and second generation family members who are full of...

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How To Manage An Unplanned Succession

How To Manage An Unplanned Succession

Planning ahead for the future of your family, or your business is key. Succession can be both planned and unplanned. An event of...

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Navigating Challenges Associated With Succession Planning

Navigating Challenges Associated With Succession Planning

Succession planning is a crucial aspect of ensuring the longevity and prosperity of family businesses. As the torch passes from one...

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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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