The Oldest Family Businesses In The South West
Family Business United completed the first ever research into the oldest family firms across the South West of the UK. Check out the...
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 25, 20146 min read
Closing The Doors For The Last Time
A moving insight into what happens when your Uncle closes the doors and there is nothing you can do. Heather Leavens was a third...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 23, 20146 min read
Laying Down Boundaries For Family Firms
Advisers can help clients better secure their family business by asking them to address four key areas: legal structure, governance...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 2, 20144 min read
Creating Beautiful Hats
The Company was formed in 1889 and the Wright family have been involved in the making of quality ladies hats for over 300 years, making...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 2, 20145 min read
Not Just Baking Bread At Oxfords!
Oxfords Bakery was established by Frank Oxford in 1911 at Alweston, near Sherborne in Dorset. Today, fourth generation Steven is at the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 2, 20142 min read
Firmly Rooted In Scottish Tradition
Kinloch Anderson, an Edinburgh family company since 1868 are renowned experts in kilts, tartans and all aspects of Highland Dress....
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Apr 30, 20141 min read
Building A Family Business That Lasts
Dr. Joseph H. Astrachan, Executive Director of the Cox Family Enterprise Center at Kennesaw State University, speaks on on the topic of...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 25, 20131 min read
Family Business In Singapore
Latest research from KPMG in Singapore identifies the challenges facing family firms. This landmark study of family businesses in...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20133 min read
Putting The Froth On Top
Fracino is the UK’s only manufacturer of cappuccino and espresso machines and associated equipment and was 50 years old in 2013. Managing...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 3, 20134 min read
Millions Leave It Too Late To Discuss Dying Wishes
New research for the Dying Matters Coalition shows that the majority of people in Britain have not discussed or made any plans for when...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 2, 20132 min read
Thoughts Of A Master Of Making Cheese
At Cropwell Bishop they believe in keeping things in the family. That is why, from their creamery in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir, they...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 2, 20133 min read
Putting The Froth On Top
Fracino is the UK’s only manufacturer of cappuccino and espresso machines and associated equipment and was 50 years old in 2013. Managing...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 27, 20123 min read
The Family Constitution
The family constitution is a written document that lists the mission, vision, and purpose of the firm. It also spells out the family...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 1, 20123 min read
Daughters In Family Businesses
Historically daughters were not considered for succession into managerial positions in family businesses. Gender used to be a main...
Christian Stewart - Family Legacy Asia
Aug 17, 20124 min read
An Asian Perspective On Developing The Next Generation
An interesting and thought-provoking insight into Asian family business owner thoughts about succession and the next generation. I was...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 23, 20124 min read
Succession Doesn't Have To Create A Difficult Conversation
Preparing to pass the business to the next generation is often seen as one of the biggest challenges facing the family business,...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 1, 20113 min read
The Competitive Strengths Of Family Businesses
Recent research reveals the aspects of family business that provides competitive advantage in the marketplace. The recent report, Family...
Tom Hubler
Jun 16, 20093 min read
Family Business In Uncertain Economic Times
Family businesses are certainly not immune to difficult economic times. But they usually have more options than publicly owned...
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