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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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Content from globally recognised experts and insights on all things family business from succession planning to legacy, next generation, governance and a whole lot more besides.

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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.

Community

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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A Resounding Scottish Engineering Success Story

A Resounding Scottish Engineering Success Story

Zappshelter has become one of Britain’s most distinctive engineering success stories in the field of industrial shelters

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Fourth Global Family Business Think Tank Report Published

Fourth Global Family Business Think Tank Report Published

Family Business United has published its fourth Global Family Business Think Tank results with expert insights from around the world.

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Family Business United Launches New Insight Guide To Legacy

Family Business United Launches New Insight Guide To Legacy

New guide on the weight of legacy and the components of legacy in the context of family businesses launched.

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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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Dina Foods Boosts Manufacturing Capacity

Dina Foods Boosts Manufacturing Capacity

Family run Mediterranean bakery, confectionery and savouries supplier Dina Foods has invested £1m over the last three years in an ongoing programme of manufacturing upgrades, as demand for its authentic foods grows.

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STEP Urges Government To Reconsider Flawed Inheritance Tax Reform

STEP Urges Government To Reconsider Flawed Inheritance Tax Reform

Ahead of the Budget, STEP, the professional body for trust and estate practitioners, is reiterating the need for the government to reconsider some of its proposals in the Finance Bill 2025-2026.

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Family Business United Urges APR & BPR Tax Reform Review

Family Business United Urges APR & BPR Tax Reform Review

Family Business United (FBU) is calling on the UK Government to urgently rethink proposed changes to inheritance tax reliefs in the Budget.

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Latest Family Business Insights

Purpose And Legacy: The True North Of Family Business

Purpose And Legacy: The True North Of Family Business

For many family businesses, rediscovering that purpose, sometimes decades after it was first defined, is the key to reigniting both growth and connection.

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The Rise Of The Visible CEO: Why Hiding Is Hurting Your Company

The Rise Of The Visible CEO: Why Hiding Is Hurting Your Company

Founders who show up, talk and act like human beings instead of corporate robots, and let people in, are building serious momentum.

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Why Communication Is The Lifeblood Of Modern Family Businesses

Why Communication Is The Lifeblood Of Modern Family Businesses

Due to their unique structure: the constant overlap of family, ownership and management, communication becomes not just important, but absolutely fundamental for family businesses.

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Leading The Family Business In 2025: Leadership Traits That Matter Most

Leading The Family Business In 2025: Leadership Traits That Matter Most

Global markets, technological disruption, and complex succession challenges demand a new style of leadership: one that combines strategy, people skills, and a long-term vision.

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Dispelling Myths: Why Britain’s Family Businesses Deserve Recognition

Dispelling Myths: Why Britain’s Family Businesses Deserve Recognition

Family businesses are the backbone of economies across the globe, and the UK is no exception. They are significant employers, last generations and make a global impact.

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A Resounding Scottish Engineering Success Story

A Resounding Scottish Engineering Success Story

Zappshelter has become one of Britain’s most distinctive engineering success stories in the field of industrial shelters

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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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Family Business United has published its fourth Global Family Business Think Tank results with expert insights from around the world.

Fourth Global Family Business Think Tank Report Published

Fourth Global Family Business Think Tank Report Published
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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 Remuneration And Pay Become Personal

When Questions About Family Remuneration And Pay Become Personal

Differences in remuneration between siblings or family members can create tensions and ultimately lead to significant issues within family businesses.

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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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