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Family Business - Governance

Developing an appropriate framework for the governance of the family firm is essential, from managing the family, the family involvement with the business, meeting the needs of working family members and non-family directors and employees and helping to develop responsible shareholders too.

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Crafting A Family Constitution: A Blueprint For Harmony And Success

Crafting A Family Constitution: A Blueprint For Harmony And Success

As the dynamics of family and business relationships grow increasingly complex, families can benefit from creating a formal 'family...

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Governance As A Key To Building Legacy

Governance As A Key To Building Legacy

Only 40% of family-owned businesses reach the second generation, 13% get to the third, and just 3% are passed down to a fourth generation...

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Making The Transition From A Family Business To A Business Family

Making The Transition From A Family Business To A Business Family

Family businesses have been the backbone of economies worldwide, blending personal relationships with professional pursuits. However, as...

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The Core Principles Of Stewardship For Family Firms

The Core Principles Of Stewardship For Family Firms

For family businesses to be successful and long-lasting, stewardship is crucial. It is a key characteristic of businesses that attain...

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Should I Care About Corporate Governance?

Should I Care About Corporate Governance?

On 22 April 2021, the European Confederation of Directors Associations published its updated Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles...

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Influencing Decisions In Family Businesses: Who Holds The Power?

Influencing Decisions In Family Businesses: Who Holds The Power?

Family businesses are often seen as a unique blend of personal relationships and professional endeavours. The dynamics within these...

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The Differences Between A Family Business CEO And Chairman

The Differences Between A Family Business CEO And Chairman

The CEO and Chairman of a family business play distinct yet interconnected roles within the organisation, shaping its governance and...

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The Underlying Purpose Of A Family Council

The Underlying Purpose Of A Family Council

Family council serves as a crucial forum for fostering communication, unity, and collaboration within a family unit. Its underlying...

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Create The Right Structures For Personal, Family & Business Aspirations

Create The Right Structures For Personal, Family & Business Aspirations

Research regularly shows that many family businesses do not have in place formal arrangements regarding their relationships as owners...

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The Core Roles Of A Family Business Chairman

The Core Roles Of A Family Business Chairman

Family business chairman plays a pivotal role in steering the course of the company, balancing familial ties with corporate...

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The Evolution Of A Family Business

The Evolution Of A Family Business

The evolution of a family business is a fascinating journey that often begins with a visionary founder. In the early stages, the...

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Creating A Family Charter For Family Business Success

Creating A Family Charter For Family Business Success

Family business owners often see their business as “the additional family member at the dining room table.” Preparing a family charter...

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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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