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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 Family Farm, Spirited Traditions & Sustainability In Every Drop At Arbikie

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A Family Farm, Spirited Traditions & Sustainability In Every Drop At Arbikie

On the sunny and fertile east coast of Angus, where the fields gently roll down towards the North Sea near Lunan Bay, Arbikie stands as...

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Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI

Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI

Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to research by the British Chambers...

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House Of Lords Wants Your Views On Inheritance Tax, APR & BPR Changes

House Of Lords Wants Your Views On Inheritance Tax, APR & BPR Changes

Family Business United continues to amplify the family business voice and respond to the needs of our members in challenging the recent...

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The Enduring Power Of Family Businesses Around The World

The Enduring Power Of Family Businesses Around The World

From the corner bakery in Naples to the sprawling industrial conglomerates of South Korea, family businesses form the quiet backbone of...

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Leadership Myths Holding Business Leaders Back

Leadership Myths Holding Business Leaders Back

Discussions about leadership are everywhere – it’s all over LinkedIn, on podcasts and there’s plenty of quotes about vision, inspiration...

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Grinding Through The Generations: The Story Of Massey Bros.

Grinding Through The Generations: The Story Of Massey Bros.

Nestled in the heart of Cheshire, a family legacy has been quietly turning over for nearly a century and a half. This is the story of...

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APR/BPR Update

APR/BPR Update

It is a while since we shared an update on the ongoing changes/lobbying activities with regards the changes announced in the last Budget...

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Businesses Benefit From Work Ethic & Commitment From Ex Offenders

Businesses Benefit From Work Ethic & Commitment From Ex Offenders

New research from the IT asset disposal company DSA Connect, which runs programmes to support prisoners in developing new work skills and...

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Over Half Of UK Firms Delaying Investment Decisions Until After The Budget

Over Half Of UK Firms Delaying Investment Decisions Until After The Budget

New research from the Barclays Business Prosperity Index reveals that while two in five (43 per cent) UK businesses surveyed are...

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Report Unveils UK’s Leading Family Business Apprentice Employers 2025

Report Unveils UK’s Leading Family Business Apprentice Employers 2025

Family Business United (FBU) has today released its annual report celebrating the UK’s top family business apprentice employers, highlighting the crucial role family firms are playing in supporting the next generation of skilled workers.

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Understanding The Evolution Of Multigenerational Family Businesses

Understanding The Evolution Of Multigenerational Family Businesses

Family businesses represent the oldest and most enduring business model in the world. In the UK alone, they account for over 85% of all...

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How UK Family Firms Can Turn Their Story Into A Magnet For Customers And Talent

How UK Family Firms Can Turn Their Story Into A Magnet For Customers And Talent

We’re huge believers in the power of brands. In almost 30 years of Sales and Marketing I’ve seen how new messaging can treble the...

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Two Tiers Of Capital Gains Tax Could Hit Entrepreneurs

Two Tiers Of Capital Gains Tax Could Hit Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are at risk of being fined for incorrect Capital Gains Tax payments due to an issue with HMRC’s software, a tax specialist...

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Family Business United (‘FBU’) is an unparalleled rallying point and voice for the global family business community and an invaluable source of insight into the sector.  FBU is a resource for all, family businesses of all sizes and sectors, and their advisers, helping to raise the profile of the family business sector and to encourage greater awareness of the contribution that family firms make to the global economy through employment, income generation, wealth creation and charitable endeavours.

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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