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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Creating A Family Constitution
A family constitution is a confidential family document outlining their vision and agreement on ownership and management of the business....
Zita Nikoletta Verbényi
Jun 30, 20236 min read
Family Legacy As A Critical Educational & Engagement Tool
This legacy article covers how a business family legacy does not only serve as a thought garden, an oasis of wisdom for the family, their...
Emily Nicholson - Mishcon Private
Jun 30, 20235 min read
Top Tips For Good Governance In Family Business
Family businesses are vital to the UK economy and contribute hundreds of billions to the UK’s GDP. They have unique advantages including...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 23, 20232 min read
Good Boundaries; Good Family Business Relationships
Sometimes, the informality of working in some family business can be a great blessing… or a dreadful curse. Here, Rochelle Clarke of...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 2, 20213 min read
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
Nov 1, 20213 min read
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...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 26, 20214 min read
Family Firms Value Crisis Management
For a family-owned business nothing is more important to an organisation than the nurturing and protection of its reputation. Having a...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20212 min read
Developing Healthy Family Communications In Business
Communication in a family business always seems to be a moving feast. Someone, somewhere, in the family, may appear to be out of...
Josh Baron - BanyanGlobal
Feb 11, 202114 min read
Build A Family Business That Lasts
Given their portrayals in the media, it might be easy to dismiss family businesses as hotbeds of power playing, favour currying, and...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 28, 20213 min read
Reputational Premium For Family Firms Confirmed In Latest Research
Family businesses are much more well-thought-of than other businesses, according to a new landmark national survey. Based on a...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 23, 20212 min read
Survey Shows Governance Is ‘Fit For Purpose’
Family businesses believe their governance arrangements are entirely or broadly fit for purpose, according to 69% of respondents to a new...
David Harland
Dec 2, 20203 min read
The Art Of Communication In Family Firms
Open, honest and clear communication is one of the most important hallmarks of a successful multigenerational family business. Family...
David Harland
Dec 1, 20203 min read
4 Tips For Avoiding Family Business Conflict
Honest and clear communication is so critical to family business success. Here we highlight a few of the hot spots that can spark trouble...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 16, 20204 min read
Innovation & The Art Of Story Telling
So how do families ensure that the next generation has that spark? Recent research suggests that, perhaps surprisingly, story-telling...
Josh Baron - BanyanGlobal
Jul 14, 20205 min read
Family Firms Need The Right Level Of Conflict
From the outside, the Alexander family seemed to have it all. Henry, the grandfather and family patriarch, had managed to turn a small...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 30, 20203 min read
The Increasing Popularity Of Family Charters
Family charters are becoming increasingly popular. But what are they, and what can they do to enhance your business? There is an amount...
Josh Baron - BanyanGlobal
Jun 15, 202010 min read
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...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 3, 20173 min read
Weathering A Storm
When crisis strikes a family business, advisers need a clear plan, with an emphasis on honesty, to minimise reputational damage Many...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 1, 20164 min read
Validate The Values When Considering Succession
Trust, communication and identity are values that need to be considered when selecting a successor. Research confirms that only about...
Josh Baron - BanyanGlobal
Sep 11, 20165 min read
Enough Money Can Cause Family Tension
For the next generation, having a family enterprise changes everything – from your tax status to power dynamics in the family. The...
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