FAMILY BUSINESS

Family businesses are the backbone of economies the world over. They also face unique issues due to the very nature of their ownership.

Check out the latest articles on some of these issues such as succession planning, employing family members, governance structures, marketing the family brand, family values, remuneration and much more besides.

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Family Business

Fourth Global Family Business Think Tank Report Published

Family Business United has published its fourth Global Family Business Think Tank results with expert insights from around the world.

Family Business - Editor's Pick

Why Measuring Social Value Matters For Family Businesses

For many family businesses, social value is an inherent part of their identity, deeply rooted in their legacy, long-term vision and strong community ties.

Decision Making In Family Businesses: Who Holds The Power?

Who really has the power to influence and shape decisions in a family business?

4 Top Succession Planning Tips To Avoid House Of Guinness-Style Dilemma

Without a solid succession plan, even the mightiest family business can crumble - a truth that Netflix's new series House of Guinness brings vividly to life.

The Importance Of ESG Reporting For Family Firms

ESG reporting has emerged as a vital practice for businesses of all kinds, offering a structured way to assess and communicate their impact on society and the environment

Retirement Incomes Could Increase By 60% With 'Collective' Pension Schemes

Millions of workers across the UK could see their pensions increase by up to 60% as new regulations for Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes are set to be laid.

The Importance Of Shareholders' Agreements For Family Businesses

Shareholders agreements are important to minimise potential conflicts in family firms

Benefits Of An Ownership Strategy For Family Businesses

An ownership strategy provides clarity, alignment, and a foundation for the long-term health of both the family and the business.

Deloitte Private Launches Inaugural Global Family Business Insight Report

The release of Deloitte Private’s Family Business Insights Series reveals how family-owned businesses are evolving to fuel long-term growth.

Why Integrity Is Such An Important Piece In The DNA Of A Family Firm

Integrity is more than just a virtue in the context of a family business—it is the foundation upon which trust, continuity, and success are built.

Governance And Structure Are The Lifeblood Of Family Businesses

What distinguishes family businesses that endure from those that falter is not merely entrepreneurial instinct or family loyalty, but the presence of sound governance.

Core Components Of Family Governance For Long Term Success

The core components of family governance that underpin the success of family businesses

Companies Must Do More To Silence Culture Around Microaggressions

Companies have to take stronger action against toxic workplace cultures that allow microaggressions and the silencing of victims to continue, says new research.

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FBU continues to expand and has a growing membership base around the world. Recognised as THE family business champions we have also gained recognition in both of the Top 100 Global Family Business Influencers list compiled by Family Capital. We are also the VOICE of the family business community, celebrating their contribution throughout the UK and beyond.

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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.