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Following In A Successful Founder's Footsteps

Following In A Successful Founder's Footsteps

Stepping into leadership of a family business is not always easy, especially when you are following a successful founder. For Roberto,...

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Navigating Succession Of The Family Business

Navigating Succession Of The Family Business

The pandemic has prompted many family businesses to re-evaluate their future, review their operations and brought family governance and...

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The Entrepreneur’s Exit – Avoiding The Legal Pitfalls

The Entrepreneur’s Exit – Avoiding The Legal Pitfalls

The post-COVID bounce back in M&A deals has led a lot of entrepreneurs to consider selling their businesses. Business owners are aware...

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How Technology Will Influence Family Enterprise Governance?

How Technology Will Influence Family Enterprise Governance?

A year ago, family enterprises that wanted to automate governance processes had to buy tools from multiple vendors. Today, vendors...

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Making & Updating A Will: A Crucial Estate Planning Tool

Making & Updating A Will: A Crucial Estate Planning Tool

Making a Will is a vital part of any estate planning exercise. Sharing wealth with family and other loved ones in the most tax efficient...

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Purpose: Total Nonsense Or The Secret To A Successful Family Business?

Purpose: Total Nonsense Or The Secret To A Successful Family Business?

Purpose has been taking a bashing. Terry Smith, the renowned fund manager, recently rebuked Unilever for their focus on purpose: “A...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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UK Family Firms To Go On ‘ESG Hiring Spree’ In 2022

UK Family Firms To Go On ‘ESG Hiring Spree’ In 2022

There were a record number of job vacancies in the UK this year centred around environment, social and governance (ESG) – with more...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Three Key Features Of An Effective Leader

Three Key Features Of An Effective Leader

The purpose and strategic direction of an organisation lies at the heart of impactful leadership, says Saara Bange, Associate Director at...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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How Do You Begin Your Journey To Net Zero?

How Do You Begin Your Journey To Net Zero?

As the UN’s Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) gets underway, HLB has published its 2021 Sustainability report, “Is your...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Building Trust In Climate Reporting

Building Trust In Climate Reporting

There is growing pressure on businesses to play their part in tackling climate change, and an increasing number of companies are making...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Croxsons Announce Succession Changes

Croxsons Announce Succession Changes

Leading glass packaging company, Croxsons, has made changes to its leadership structure as part of their succession plans. Tim Croxson,...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

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Family Values, Family Brand

Family Values, Family Brand

How can you ensure that your business reflects the character of your family? Could an internal brand be part of the solution? The...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Branding For Family Businesses

Branding For Family Businesses

Some companies use their status as a family business as part of their brand, while others choose not to. What are the advantages of a...

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From Law To Bespoke Furniture

From Law To Bespoke Furniture

Oxenwood was established in 2014 by Charlie Alexander, a former corporate lawyer with a passion for design, not far from the family home...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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A Wave Of Business Transformation Is On The Horizon

A Wave Of Business Transformation Is On The Horizon

In a post-pandemic world, many new opportunities and challenges lie ahead for family-owned businesses and business families. Recent...

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Family Businesses Looking At Their Raison D’être

Family Businesses Looking At Their Raison D’être

A new generation of family shareholders is advocating a more proactive approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR), in particular...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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The Stunning Beauty & Tranquility Of The Boath House

The Stunning Beauty & Tranquility Of The Boath House

The Boath House is a luxury country house, widely renowned for its style, quality and fine cuisine. This award winning house and gardens...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Lindores Abbey Distillery – A Site Of Real Family Business History!

Lindores Abbey Distillery – A Site Of Real Family Business History!

Lindores Abbey Distillery has been developed on a special site of historic interest. Perhaps the most important and historic event ever...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Building On Over 130 Years Of Family Heritage At Hoggs Of Fife

Building On Over 130 Years Of Family Heritage At Hoggs Of Fife

Hoggs of Fife first began making hand welted country footwear in 1888 in Strathmiglo, Fife and have gradually built an excellent...

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All Packaged Up At The UPAC Group

All Packaged Up At The UPAC Group

The UPAC Group is Scotland’s largest independent packaging supplier with facilities in Glasgow, East Kilbride and Broxburn. They offer...

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