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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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Effective Governance Is Critical For Long-Term Family Business Success

Effective Governance Is Critical For Long-Term Family Business Success

Effective governance frameworks are critical for the long-term success of a family business, ensuring that the interplay between family...

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Key Impacts On Farmers Of Agricultural Property Relief Changes

Key Impacts On Farmers Of Agricultural Property Relief Changes

The UK Budget 2024 has introduced significant reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) within the Inheritance Tax (IHT) framework,...

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Budget Blues? Putting Your Best FIC Forward

Budget Blues? Putting Your Best FIC Forward

There have been a lot of inheritance tax (IHT) changes in the recent Budget. High net worth families and businesses have had their...

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The Changing Succession Landscape Report

The Changing Succession Landscape Report

Following the changes to BPR and APR in the Autumn Budget, Family Business United has prepared a guide on the changes, some of the...

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Using Life Insurance For Inheritance Tax Planning

Using Life Insurance For Inheritance Tax Planning

Are you worried about your family’s financial future? Recent UK Autumn Budget changes have raised concerns for business owners,...

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Changes To BPR Create A Negative Impact On Economic Growth

Changes To BPR Create A Negative Impact On Economic Growth

A family business is more than work—it's a passion passed down, a shared dream, and a bond that grows stronger with each and every...

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UK Budget 2024: Inheritance Tax On Pensions

UK Budget 2024: Inheritance Tax On Pensions

The 2024 UK Budget introduces a significant change to inheritance tax (IHT) rules that could reshape financial planning for family...

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Family Business Matters: The Heart Of The Economy & Community

Family Business Matters: The Heart Of The Economy & Community

Family businesses are more than just commercial enterprises—they are the lifeblood of economies, the anchors of communities, and the...

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The Importance of UK Family-Owned Farms As The Backbone Of The Countryside

The Importance of UK Family-Owned Farms As The Backbone Of The Countryside

Family-owned farms are the lifeblood of the UK's rural landscape, playing a pivotal role in sustaining the economy, preserving cultural...

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Turning Tough Conversations Into Growth Opportunities

Turning Tough Conversations Into Growth Opportunities

Tough conversations are part of any business, but when family is involved, they can be even more complex and charged with emotion. In a...

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Timeless Strategies For Building A Lasting Family Business Legacy

Timeless Strategies For Building A Lasting Family Business Legacy

Family businesses play a crucial role in economies across the globe. They create jobs, strengthen community ties, and build wealth that...

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Laying The Foundations For A Successful Family Business

Laying The Foundations For A Successful Family Business

The prospect of setting up a family business can be both exciting and daunting in equal measure. Whilst the promise of building a...

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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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