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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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Family Business Succession Under Pressure

Family Business Succession Under Pressure

Family business succession under pressure as one in four lack clear heir, new research finds 92% of family business owners want to keep...

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We’re Family Too: The Importance Of Relationships With Non-family Employees In Family Firms

We’re Family Too: The Importance Of Relationships With Non-family Employees In Family Firms

Kiran Kandade, Nan Jiang and Joyce Ko from the Family Business Team at Brunel University share their thoughts on the importance of...

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How Family Enterprises Can Navigate Adversity & Build Organizational Fortitude

How Family Enterprises Can Navigate Adversity & Build Organizational Fortitude

Fire, floods, relocation, and a pandemic couldn’t sink Formans, the family-run smoked salmon supplier. Here’s how they stayed afloat....

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A Stitch In Time: Hatchers Marks 250 Years On Taunton’s High Street

A Stitch In Time: Hatchers Marks 250 Years On Taunton’s High Street

In an era of fleeting trends and throwaway retail, one Taunton business stands as a remarkable thread of continuity. Hatchers, the...

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More Than A Seat At The Table – What Family Businesses Need From A NED

More Than A Seat At The Table – What Family Businesses Need From A NED

Most family businesses reach a point where the board needs more than just familiar voices around the table. This usually happens as the...

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A Practical Guide To Succession Planning In Family Business

A Practical Guide To Succession Planning In Family Business

Succession planning is often one of the most delicate and decisive phases in the life of a family business. While many enterprises thrive...

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The Enduring Legacy Of The Family Business

The Enduring Legacy Of The Family Business

Family businesses form the backbone of Britain’s economic and social landscape. Often modest in appearance, they represent a powerful...

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Mental Health And Well-Being In The Workplace

Mental Health And Well-Being In The Workplace

In today's fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, employee mental health and well-being are not just “nice-to-have” extras—they...

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Reflections On Prada's Succession Plan And Lessons For Family Firms

Reflections On Prada's Succession Plan And Lessons For Family Firms

Recent news that Prada has agreed to buy Versace in a £1.1billion deal, that brings together two of Italy’s biggest luxury fashion...

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Wealth Tsunami…Postponed?

Wealth Tsunami…Postponed?

Lately there has been a marked uptick in commentators predicting an impending mass transfer of wealth to the next generation within...

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How Purpose Shapes The Future Of Family Business

How Purpose Shapes The Future Of Family Business

In the intricate world of family business, where personal ties and commercial ambition are woven tightly together, the notion of purpose...

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Understanding The Basics Of Running A Family Business

Understanding The Basics Of Running A Family Business

Running a family business can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging ventures one can embark upon. Whether you’re planning to start...

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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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