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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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How Normalising Pre-Nups Can Safeguard Family Businesses In Divorce

How Normalising Pre-Nups Can Safeguard Family Businesses In Divorce

Those with family assets to protect are keen to ensure that they pass down the bloodline rather than face claims from a spouse, which may...

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Conflict Resolution In Family Businesses: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities

Conflict Resolution In Family Businesses: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities

Family businesses often stand out for their unique blend of personal relationships and professional ambitions. While this dynamic can...

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Succession Planning Can Never Really Be Ignored

Succession Planning Can Never Really Be Ignored

Preparing to pass the business to the next generation is often seen as one of the biggest challenges facing the family business,...

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De-Bunking The Myths Of Private Equity

De-Bunking The Myths Of Private Equity

Private equity firms invest funds raised from institutional investors (such as pension funds, family offices and charitable trusts) in to...

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New Report Highlights ESG As Priority For UK Family Businesses

New Report Highlights ESG As Priority For UK Family Businesses

The Family Business Research Foundation (FBRF) has published a landmark report, ESG in Family Firms: A Review of Research, Regulations,...

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Sustainability Reporting: SMEs Are Being Left In The Dark

Sustainability Reporting: SMEs Are Being Left In The Dark

There is an increasing enthusiasm and desire for embracing sustainability amongst Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This was...

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A Guide To Employee Ownership Trusts

A Guide To Employee Ownership Trusts

An Employee Ownership trust ('EOT') is a special form of trust that holds shares in a company on behalf of its employees. It facilitates...

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Keep Business Conversations Off The Table At Christmas

Keep Business Conversations Off The Table At Christmas

The holiday table is a space for joy and connection, not a boardroom. Mixing business with family time can quickly sour the mood,...

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Thriving As A Second Generation Family Business Leader

Thriving As A Second Generation Family Business Leader

Stepping into the role of a second-generation family business leader is both a privilege and a challenge. On one hand, you inherit a...

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Building An Authentic Family Business Narrative

Building An Authentic Family Business Narrative

Family businesses hold a unique position in the world of commerce, distinguished not only by their economic contributions but also by the...

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The Building Blocks For Creating A Family Charter

The Building Blocks For Creating A Family Charter

A family charter is a foundational document that outlines the values, vision, and framework for managing a family business. It serves as...

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Philanthropy – What Are Your Options When Giving To Charity?

Philanthropy – What Are Your Options When Giving To Charity?

Philanthropy is a core part of many families' and family businesses' long-term goals and wealth plans. In the UK, 2023 saw another record...

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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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