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Family businesses are the main contributors to national economies the world over through the jobs they provide, income they generate and the wealth they create, not forgetting the impact they have on the broader communities in which they operate too.

Family businesses intrinsically do, or want to do the right thing, acting as agents of change and taking responsibility for their actions. They care and with a shared purpose take long-term decisions and act as stewards for next generations. They want to do the right thing, creating sustainable businesses and recognise the urgency associated with the need to care for the world in which they live too.  They take their responsibilities seriously.  They have a story to tell, a passion and pride in what they do and continue to invest in their businesses, their people and their communities.

 

Family Business United has the family business community at our core.  We are recognised globally as champions of family firms and seek to celebrate the contribution they make, ensure they obtain recognition for what they do on a daily basis and, to provide the necessary support and resources to enable them to continue to flourish for generations to come.

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Providing ways to help the family business community celebrate the work they do and highlight the significant contribution of the sector.

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Providing online and in person events to bring the family business community together to learn, network and benefit from the collective knowledge of our growing community.

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Global insight from experts in the field of family business on agenda items for family business leadership teams.

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Never feel alone again - We have created a community of people in the family business sector who are happy to share, network and get involved

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About Us

Family Business United (‘FBU’) is an unparalleled rallying point and voice for the global family business community and an invaluable source of insight into the sector. 

FBU is a resource for all, family businesses of all sizes and sectors, and their advisers, helping to raise the profile of the family business sector and to encourage greater awareness of the contribution that family firms make to the global economy through employment, income generation, wealth creation and charitable endeavours.

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.

Succession

Preparing for and making the transition from one generation to the next

Legacy

Making and leaving a mark on a family, family business and the broader community and planet

Values

Determining and embedding the values that make your family business unique

Governance

Developing and implementing frameworks to manage family, business and broader stakeholder engagement

Next Generation

Preparing, onboarding and stepping into senior leadership roles as a next generation family member

Communication

Techniques, tools and resources to make your family business communication more effective

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The UK Family Business Census

The UK Family Business Census

Family Business United is delighted to launch a new campaign to help quantify the extent of the family business sector across the UK - The UK Family Business Census.

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The Enduring Importance Of Family Businesses In Australia

The Enduring Importance Of Family Businesses In Australia

In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian commerce, one pillar remains remarkably steadfast: the family business. Often passed down...

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A Family Farm, Spirited Traditions & Sustainability In Every Drop At Arbikie

A Family Farm, Spirited Traditions & Sustainability In Every Drop At Arbikie

On the sunny and fertile east coast of Angus, where the fields gently roll down towards the North Sea near Lunan Bay, Arbikie stands as...

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The Global Family Business Champions

Celebrating the significant contribution of family firms globally - We are THE family business champions.

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We are THE family business champions and everything we do is focused on amplifying the family business voice to demonstrate their significant contribution to the economy.  But rather than take our word for it, see what some of our members have to day.

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Sterling Home Brings Festive Cheer With Heartfelt Christmas Donation

Sterling Home Brings Festive Cheer With Heartfelt Christmas Donation

Leading furniture retailer Sterling Home is lighting up the festive season with a generous donation of Christmas decorations and furniture to children’s hospices and hospitals.

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Industrial Strategy Set To Bring Investment Boost

Industrial Strategy Set To Bring Investment Boost

The announcement of a long term industrial strategy is set to bring immediate benefits to the UK economy.

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Birthday Bash Turns Into Wedding Day For Natalie And Peter

Birthday Bash Turns Into Wedding Day For Natalie And Peter

A Lancaster couple have turned a 50th birthday party into their dream wedding with a surprise ceremony kept secret from friends and family.

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Latest Family Business Insights

Retirement Incomes Could Increase By 60% With 'Collective' Pension Schemes

Retirement Incomes Could Increase By 60% With 'Collective' Pension Schemes

Millions of workers across the UK could see their pensions increase by up to 60% as new regulations for Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes are set to be laid.

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The Importance Of Shareholders' Agreements For Family Businesses

The Importance Of Shareholders' Agreements For Family Businesses

Family businesses are built on shared history, trust, and a collective vision. However, these very qualities can also make them...

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An Ownership Strategy Is Important For Family Businesses

An Ownership Strategy Is Important For Family Businesses

An ownership strategy is a cornerstone of success and sustainability for any family business. It is a deliberate plan that defines how...

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Deloitte Private Launches Inaugural Global Family Business Insight Report

Deloitte Private Launches Inaugural Global Family Business Insight Report

The release of Deloitte Private’s Family Business Insights Series reveals how family-owned businesses are evolving to fuel long-term growth.

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Why Integrity Is Such An Important Piece In The DNA Of A Family Firm

Why Integrity Is Such An Important Piece In The DNA Of A Family Firm

Integrity is more than just a virtue in the context of a family business—it is the foundation upon which trust, continuity, and success are built.

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Why Structure Is The Lifeblood Of Family Businesses

Why Structure Is The Lifeblood Of Family Businesses

Family businesses occupy a distinctive space in the corporate landscape. They account for more than 70 per cent of private enterprises...

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Vote For Your London & South East People's Choice Champion

Vote For Your London & South East People's Choice Champion

Since 2012 Family Business United has been proud to organise the National Family Business of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards...

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The Fundamentals Of The Three Circle Model

The Fundamentals Of The Three Circle Model

The three-circle model of family business, introduced by Renato Tagiuri and John A. Davis in the 1980s, provides a comprehensive...

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Vote For Your Scottish People's Choice Champion

Vote For Your Scottish People's Choice Champion

Since 2012 Family Business United has been proud to organise the National Family Business of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards...

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The Oldest Family Businesses In America

The Oldest Family Businesses In America

Family Business United are always looking for ways to celebrate the family business sector and to recognise those businesses that...

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The Malcolm Group has grown from humble beginnings into one of Scotland’s most respected names in logistics and construction. But while its operations are far-reaching, the heart of the business remains distinctly local, personal, and deeply rooted in family values.

The Malcolm Group - A Scottish Family Legacy Built To Last

The Malcolm Group - A Scottish Family Legacy Built To Last
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Finding & Measuring Social Value In Family Business

Finding & Measuring Social Value In Family Business

With their sense of legacy, long-term thinking and deep community links, family businesses are different from corporates in that they often have several different ways to measure success beyond short-term profit.

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When Questions About Family Pay Become Personal

When Questions About Family Pay Become Personal

It often starts with an innocent question at the dinner table. “Why does your brother’s daughter earn more than ours?” A simple question....

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Finding & Measuring Social Value In Family Business

Finding & Measuring Social Value In Family Business

For many family businesses, social value is an inherent part of their identity, deeply rooted in their legacy, long-term vision and...

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FBU continues to expand and has a growing membership base around the world. Recognised as THE family business champions we have also gained recognition in both of the Top 100 Global Family Business Influencers list compiled by Family Capital. We are also the VOICE of the family business community, celebrating their contribution throughout the UK and beyond.

Family Business United (‘FBU’) is an unparalleled rallying point and voice for the global family business community and an invaluable source of insight into the sector.  FBU is a resource for all, family businesses of all sizes and sectors, and their advisers, helping to raise the profile of the family business sector and to encourage greater awareness of the contribution that family firms make to the global economy through employment, income generation, wealth creation and charitable endeavours.

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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