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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 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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Navigating The Complexities Around Succession Planning

Navigating The Complexities Around Succession Planning

Family business succession planning is a complex and challenging process that involves transferring leadership and ownership from one...

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4 Pitfalls To Avoid When Recruiting Non-Family Executives

4 Pitfalls To Avoid When Recruiting Non-Family Executives

The need to recruit at a senior level within family businesses arises for various reasons, such as filling a gap in succession, boosting...

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Recruiting & Retaining Gen Z - The Youngest Generation In The Workplace

Recruiting & Retaining Gen Z - The Youngest Generation In The Workplace

There are significant challenges in attracting young employees. It is still possible to recruit the best, but only with a new approach....

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The Importance Of Understanding Financial Information

The Importance Of Understanding Financial Information

What do you need to know before deciding whether to join the family business? We know that family businesses are great at taking a...

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200 Years Of Medal Making!

200 Years Of Medal Making!

Michael Atkinson discovers Scotland's last remaining medallist - nearly 200 years of history making medals for some of the world's...

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Nurturing A Strong Family Culture In Your Business

Nurturing A Strong Family Culture In Your Business

In family businesses, relationships run deep and the bonds of kinship intertwine with the pursuit of success. In this article, I’ll...

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Joining The Family Board? Tips For New Directors

Joining The Family Board? Tips For New Directors

So, you’ve been asked to join the board of directors of your family’s company. You may have already been working in the family business...

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The Psychology Of The Exit

The Psychology Of The Exit

Over the past few decades, Behavioral Economics (aka Behavioral Finance) has focused on what most psychologists have been studying since...

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The Underlying Purpose Of A Family Council

The Underlying Purpose Of A Family Council

Family council serves as a crucial forum for fostering communication, unity, and collaboration within a family unit. Its underlying...

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Succession Planning - Preparing The Next Generation

Succession Planning - Preparing The Next Generation

As an experienced Family Business Advisor, I understand the unique dynamics, joys, and challenges that come with passing the torch to the...

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Navigating Tough Conversations In Family Businesses

Navigating Tough Conversations In Family Businesses

When we envision a family business, the images of unity, prosperity, and success often come to mind. However, the untold realities paint...

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Crucial Role Of Non-Family CEOs & NEDs In Preparing The Next Gen

Crucial Role Of Non-Family CEOs & NEDs In Preparing The Next Gen

Family businesses are renowned for their legacy and continuity, often spanning multiple generations. 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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