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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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German Family Businesses Up For Sale?

German Family Businesses Up For Sale?

Many of Germany’s predominately family-owned Mittelstand businesses are likely to come under the hammer over the next ten years...

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A Second Generation Leader Shares His Perspective

A Second Generation Leader Shares His Perspective

Caribbean Blinds UK Ltd are a UK manufacturer of luxury external shading systems from stylish patio awnings that provide instant shade...

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Revival Of Traditional Family Businesses

Revival Of Traditional Family Businesses

Almost a quarter of business owners have employed relatives in recent months according to latest research – sparking a revival of...

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A Family Firm Giving Resources A Second Lease Of Life

A Family Firm Giving Resources A Second Lease Of Life

Texfelt have been manufacturing eco-engineered non-woven products for over 30 years using the highest quality, sustainable fibres....

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Why The 21st Century Will Belong To Family Businesses

Why The 21st Century Will Belong To Family Businesses

I was recently asked to give a talk about family businesses, and the conference organiser told me not to even mention the “three...

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Family Businesses Shouldn’t Hunt for Superstar CEO’s

Family Businesses Shouldn’t Hunt for Superstar CEO’s

It’s a dilemma that faces family businesses all too frequently. We saw it recently when we worked with a $4 billion global manufacturing...

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Steering A Path Through An Unplanned Transition

Steering A Path Through An Unplanned Transition

Two years after her parents passed away, 63-year- old Alice Tazzi* found herself in a frustrating situation. As with several other recent...

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Effective Exit Interviews Can Help Your Family Business

Effective Exit Interviews Can Help Your Family Business

Almost every employee must participate in at least one interview, if not multiple before being hired. However, in many cases, once...

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A Family Firm Taking Cleaning Seriously Since 1925

A Family Firm Taking Cleaning Seriously Since 1925

After more than 90 years of serious cleaning know-how you don’t get to where Robert Scott are today by standing still. As time has moved...

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24 Hours On A Goat Farm With Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses

24 Hours On A Goat Farm With Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses

In this short video, family owned Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses wanted to celebrate the farmers behind their cheese and recognise all of...

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Succession – The Elephant In The Room!

Succession – The Elephant In The Room!

Succession planning is always on the family business agenda. However, it can be one of the hardest conversations to have because it...

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Family Business Longevity In Three Steps

Family Business Longevity In Three Steps

Morten Bennedsen, INSEAD Professor of Economics and Political Science shares some lessons from the UK’s oldest privately owned bank,...

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