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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Built to Last. Family Firms Prioritise Long-Term Stability Over Short-Term Gains

In an era dominated by quarterly reports, rapid scale-ups, and investor-driven decision making, family businesses stand apart. Quietly...

Keeping It In The Family – But Not In the Boardroom

Family businesses form the bedrock of the global economy. From traditional high-street shops to cutting-edge tech start-ups, the...

The Building Blocks For Creating A Family Charter

A family charter is a foundational document that outlines the values, vision, and framework for managing a family business. It serves as...

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...

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...

The Pillars Of Success for Multigenerational Family Businesses

Multigenerational family businesses are the bedrock of many economies, combining the strengths of tradition and innovation to create...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Should I Care About Corporate Governance?

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

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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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.

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