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Rising To The Challenge Of Succession

Rising To The Challenge Of Succession

Finding a family successor is one of the greatest challenges for family firms but when done correctly, it will deliver value for the...

Morten Bennedsen

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Five Challenges That Could Derail Succession

Five Challenges That Could Derail Succession

Chinese family firms are a force for change in China, bringing a renewed interest in family entrepreneurship to the forefront....

Morten Bennedsen

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Protecting Chinese Firms From Generational Friction

Protecting Chinese Firms From Generational Friction

A good insight into some of the challenges facing family firms and the family dynamics that promote smooth transfer to the next...

Morten Bennedsen

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The Magnificent History Of Indian Family Businesses

The Magnificent History Of Indian Family Businesses

India has a rich and magnificent history of family businesses. The country’s rich history and culture have molded the edifice and...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Ten Factors Creating Family Firm Satisfaction

Ten Factors Creating Family Firm Satisfaction

When we talk about the good practices of managing a family business, we refer to the layers of experience that have accumulated over the...

Guillermo Salazar

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A Family Legacy Council

A Family Legacy Council

More than four decades ago, Billy “Mack” Jameson (a real character with a fictitious name), founded a modest grocery store in San Diego,...

Guillermo Salazar

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Meeting the Need for White Space

Meeting the Need for White Space

In turbulent times there is a clear need for “white space” – that is, quality time for reflection with a trusted neutral person. Greg...

Greg McCann - Generation6 Family Enterprise Advisers

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Beacon Of Hope For Legacy Pension Challenges

Beacon Of Hope For Legacy Pension Challenges

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued new guidance to help protect savers and give employers and trustees more choice ahead of...

Ben Fowler - Western Pension Solutions

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Brewers Have Been Serving The Decorator Since 1904

Brewers Have Been Serving The Decorator Since 1904

Giving the decorator everything that could possibly be needed for a perfect finish was Clement Brewer’s dream when he opened his first...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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70 Years As A Family Business At Tim's Dairy

70 Years As A Family Business At Tim's Dairy

At Tim’s Dairy they’re proud of their 70 years heritage in making yogurt, and in this video they share the journey so far. From their...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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How To Influence And Engage Through Storytelling

How To Influence And Engage Through Storytelling

Stories are a great way of connecting with people as good storytelling is emotive. That’s what makes great books and great movies: they...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Are You Stalling Innovation For Your Third Generation?

Are You Stalling Innovation For Your Third Generation?

A family business that has made it to the 3rd generation has already beat the odds. Approximately only 12% of family businesses will ever...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Stewardship Principles For Family Business

Stewardship Principles For Family Business

Stewardship matters for successful and enduring family businesses. Stewardship is a defining hallmark of businesses that achieve...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Every Business Owner Should Define What Success Looks Like

Every Business Owner Should Define What Success Looks Like

“What do you mean we can’t pay dividends this year?” Elisa was incredulous. The board of the watch company she and her husband Mark had...

Josh Baron - BanyanGlobal

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A Family Business: The Boglione Family At Petersham Nurseries

A Family Business: The Boglione Family At Petersham Nurseries

In 1997, Gael and Francesco Boglione moved their young family from central London to Richmond. Their new home, Petersham House,...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Owners Need To Step Back

Owners Need To Step Back

In this article, Morten Bennedsen of INSEAD takes a look at family business longevity, some of the challenges and the need for owners to...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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Shifting Sands: The Role Of The Board In A Crisis

Shifting Sands: The Role Of The Board In A Crisis

Stephen Bampfylde shares his insights and observations specifically focused on the role of the Board and its evolution in the time of...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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The Meaning Of Wealth In The 21st Century

The Meaning Of Wealth In The 21st Century

What matters most to high net worth families is giving their wealth a purpose. What does it mean to be wealthy in the 21st Century? Are...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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A Crisis Playbook For Family Businesses

A Crisis Playbook For Family Businesses

Almost every family business that we have spoken to in recent weeks is being disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Josh Baron and Ben...

Josh Baron - BanyanGlobal

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The World’s Finest Shortbread Comes From Speyside

The World’s Finest Shortbread Comes From Speyside

The Walkers story begins in 1898 when the twenty-one year old Joseph Walker opened the doors of his own bakery with a loan of £50 and the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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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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