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Intellectual Property For Farms & Rural Businesses
In this article, we take a look at intellectual property rights and, in particular, how they can be best be utilised for business growth...
Robert Davies - Managing Associate, Foot Anstey LLP
Mar 126 min read


Shirtsleeves To Shirtsleeves In Three Generations...
The adage ‘shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations’ is often quoted as encapsulating the recurring cycle observed in many...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 2, 20243 min read


53% Of Professionals Admit To Quitting A NEW Role
53% of UK professionals have quit a role due to it not matching their expectations. 20% have left new positions in the first six months...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 13, 20244 min read


Phones Could Be Killing Family Business Productivity Levels
Business owners are being told of ways to keep remote workers engaged, among rising concerns phones are limiting productivity. Business...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Cultivating Innovation In Family Firms: A Blueprint For Growth
Family firms, often known for their deep-rooted values and long-term vision, possess unique advantages that can be harnessed to foster a...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Making The Transition From A Family Business To A Business Family
Family businesses have been the backbone of economies worldwide, blending personal relationships with professional pursuits. However, as...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 18, 20243 min read


Management Changes At Croxsons
Leading glass packaging company, Croxsons, has recently made changes to its management structure. Tracey Kendall, formerly business...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 21, 20241 min read


Family Business: Why Planning Ahead Needs To Happen Right Now
While every family business needs to plan for the future, conversations about what this means in practice aren’t always easy. The Logan...
Emily Deane TEP, Technical Counsel & Head of Government Affairs, STEP
Apr 19, 20243 min read


Joining The Family Board? Tips For New Directors
So, you’ve been asked to join the board of directors of your family’s company. You may have already been working in the family business...
Robert Powell - Family Business Boards
Mar 5, 20245 min read


The Current Agenda For Family Firms Around The UK
The latest survey from Family Business United has identified the key challenges that are being addressed by family business leaders in...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 11, 20232 min read


Embedding Values Into A Family Business Culture
We understand the importance of values in family firms – check out Kyler Gilbert’s write up on The Importance Of Values In Family Firms ...
Celine Casamina, Business Consulting Resources
Aug 23, 20233 min read


Developing Competent Owners And Stewards For A Lasting Family Business
The ultimate goal of many enterprising families is growing a prospering organization stewarded by a committed group of united family...
Claudia Binz Astrachan, Generation6
Aug 8, 20238 min read


Empower & Engage: The Key To Developing Teams In Innovative Companies
When employers are looking to build up a team for an innovative project, they can often fall into the trap of looking for someone new...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20233 min read


Family Business Leadership Through A Crisis
There have been crises before, some of them larger than others, but it is probably true to say that family business leaders have never...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20234 min read


How Conversational Capacity Can Improve Workplace Communication
When people leave organizations, they often cite poor workplace communication as a top reason for moving on. But in the age of the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20234 min read


Moving From Employee To Owner
In this video, John Broons discusses the challenges of transitioning from an employee in the family business to becoming the owner and...
Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20231 min read


Values Are An Important Differentiator For Family Firms
Family businesses are recognised for taking a long-term view and planning for generations to come. Values are an important...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20233 min read


The Changing Business World
As we enter deeper into the 21st century family businesses have a world of opportunity in front of them but need to take stock and act...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 12, 20234 min read


Creating An Internal Market For Shares In The Family Business
In a family business how do you deal with someone wanting to cash in their shares and how do you value them? As family businesses pass...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 12, 20233 min read


The Drivers Behind Successful Family Firms
What makes family firms succeed where others fail? Here we take a look at what the family business community think is important and...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 12, 20234 min read
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