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Family Business - Succession

Succession is a challenge for family businesses the world over and covers both the areas of management and ownership as well as the transition from one generation to the next which needs careful planning and consideration to minimise the potential affects.

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Budget Blues? Putting Your Best FIC Forward

Budget Blues? Putting Your Best FIC Forward

There have been a lot of inheritance tax (IHT) changes in the recent Budget. High net worth families and businesses have had their...

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The Changing Succession Landscape Report

The Changing Succession Landscape Report

Following the changes to BPR and APR in the Autumn Budget, Family Business United has prepared a guide on the changes, some of the...

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Using Life Insurance For Inheritance Tax Planning

Using Life Insurance For Inheritance Tax Planning

Are you worried about your family’s financial future? Recent UK Autumn Budget changes have raised concerns for business owners,...

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Inheritance Tax And Family Businesses

Inheritance Tax And Family Businesses

The recent Budget introduced a key change to Business Property Relief (a form of Inheritance Tax relief) which could adversely affect...

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Family Firms At Risk Due To Lack Of Up-To-Date Wills & Succession Plans

Family Firms At Risk Due To Lack Of Up-To-Date Wills & Succession Plans

Latest research from STEP highlights the vital need for family business owners to talk and plan to keep their legacy, relationships and...

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Patient Capital Offers Measured Approach For Family Firms Facing The Path Ahead

Patient Capital Offers Measured Approach For Family Firms Facing The Path Ahead

For family businesses, the question of “what’s next?” can be as complex as it is personal. Many families are currently weighing whether...

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One Day Everyone Will Exit

One Day Everyone Will Exit

The exit of your family office team is inevitable. The time to take action is now and preparing now will help ensure a transition that...

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Choosing Between Generational Transition & Exit In Family Businesses

Choosing Between Generational Transition & Exit In Family Businesses

Family businesses across the UK are now at a more pressing crossroads, with recent changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and...

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Redefining Succession: Why Private Equity Can Be A Good Home For A Family Business

Redefining Succession: Why Private Equity Can Be A Good Home For A Family Business

In today's volatile economic and political landscape, businesses face unprecedented challenges. Inflation, interest rates, supply chain...

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Could Employee Ownership Be Right For Your Family Business?

Could Employee Ownership Be Right For Your Family Business?

Succession planning – could employee ownership be right for your family business? Five million. That’s how many family businesses there...

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The Complexity Of Running A Multigenerational Family Business

The Complexity Of Running A Multigenerational Family Business

Running a multigenerational family business is not merely about ensuring financial success across decades; it is about preserving a...

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Family Firms Need To Prepare For The Silver Tsunami

Family Firms Need To Prepare For The Silver Tsunami

In recent years, the term 'silver tsunami' has gained traction among demographers, economists, and policymakers. It vividly describes the...

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