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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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The Changing Business World

The Changing Business World

As we enter deeper into the 21st century family businesses have a world of opportunity in front of them but need to take stock and act...

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Next Generation In A Family Business Matters

Next Generation In A Family Business Matters

When it comes to the next generation in a family business there are plenty of challenges, often from day one as they are born into a...

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Building Resilience Into The Family Business

Building Resilience Into The Family Business

Stuart Dantzic is showing incredible entrepreneurial spirit as he seeks to grow a resilient family firm for the future. The pandemic...

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Employing Family Members In The Family Firm

Employing Family Members In The Family Firm

Employing family members should be no different to employing non-family but there are some areas to avoid when employing family members...

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The Increasing Popularity Of Family Charters

The Increasing Popularity Of Family Charters

Family charters are becoming increasingly popular. But what are they, and what can they do to enhance your business? There is an amount...

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Creating An Internal Market For Shares In The Family Business

Creating An Internal Market For Shares In The Family Business

In a family business how do you deal with someone wanting to cash in their shares and how do you value them? As family businesses pass...

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The Drivers Behind Successful Family Firms

The Drivers Behind Successful Family Firms

What makes family firms succeed where others fail? Here we take a look at what the family business community think is important and...

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The Challenge Of Rewarding Family Members

The Challenge Of Rewarding Family Members

Employing family members can present a number of challenges for the family business owner; occasionally it forces families to consider...

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How To Proceed When Conflicts Emerge?

How To Proceed When Conflicts Emerge?

In time, family business structures will become more complex, leading to inevitable conflicts within the family circle. Disagreements are...

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Conflict Resolution Forums

Conflict Resolution Forums

One of the main functions of a family business structure is to guarantee its continuity. To do this, it is necessary not only that the...

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Family Charters Are An Effective Part Of Governance

Family Charters Are An Effective Part Of Governance

A family charter or constitution, documents the shared vision and values of the family and its policies regarding the ownership and...

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Creating A Family Constitution

Creating A Family Constitution

A family constitution is a confidential family document outlining their vision and agreement on ownership and management of the business....

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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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