Family Business United Launches New Insight Guide To Legacy

Family Business United, a leading voice of the family business community, has today announced the launch of its latest publication, the Insight Guide on Legacy in Family Businesses, sponsored by Foot Anstey.

This new guide offers a practical framework for understanding, managing, and sustaining legacy within family-owned enterprises. Drawing on extensive research the guide explores six distinct types of legacy that shape and define family firms; Cultural, Operational, Reputational, Family, Financial, and Individual Legacy.

Designed to provoke thought and provide actionable insights, the guide delves into what legacy truly means for family businesses today — not just in terms of wealth or succession, but in values, identity, and the long-term impact they leave behind.

Sections of the guide cover:

• The facets of legacy

• Cultural legacy

• Financial legacy

• Reputational legacy

• Operational legacy

• Family legacy

• Individual legacy

• How legacy is built, or broken

• Questions for families in business to reflect and consider their own legacy

Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United, said: “Legacy is one of the most powerful and misunderstood aspects of running a family business. It’s not just about what we pass on, but how we pass it on, the culture we create, the people we develop, and the reputation we uphold."

"This guide is designed to help families think holistically about legacy, and to ensure it becomes a source of pride, purpose, and progress.”

“Family firms are the backbone of our economy, but they’re also the keepers of stories, traditions, and values that stretch far beyond the bottom line."

"This guide encourages families to view legacy as a living concept — something to nurture, adapt, and celebrate.”

The publication forms part of FBU’s ongoing commitment to educating, connecting, and celebrating the family business community through thought leadership, research, and resources that inspire long-term success.

The Family Business United Insight Guide on Legacy in Family Businesses is available via the bookshop here