FAMILY BUSINESS

Family businesses are the backbone of economies the world over. They also face unique issues due to the very nature of their ownership.

Check out the latest articles on some of these issues such as succession planning, employing family members, governance structures, marketing the family brand, family values, remuneration and much more besides.

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Family Business

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

Arbikie stands as far more than just a distillery. It is the embodiment of a family’s deep-rooted connection to the land.

Family Business - Editor's Pick

Strong Family Identity Protects Leaders From Workplace Loneliness

Leaders with strong family networks are less likely to let feelings of loneliness at work spill over into their home lives, finds new research from Durham University Business School. Having close family connections gives leaders a sense of belonging and emotional support. The researchers say these ties act like a safety net, helping them deal with stressful work situations can help avoid the issues associated with loneliness at work. The research, conducted by Durham University Professors...

How Germany’s Family Firms Power The Mittelstand

Walk down almost any industrial street in Germany and you’ll find them: discreet factories behind modest façades, bearing names you’ve never heard of — yet producing the components, machines and technologies that make global industries tick.

Developing Responsible Ownership In Family Businesses

Responsible ownership ensures not only the sustainability of the business but also the preservation of the values, culture, and relationships that form its foundation.

Family Businesses Navigating Storm Of Political & Economic Uncertainty

Family firms across the UK are having to deal with the political and economic uncertainty that is prevailing over British businesses today.

Post-Nuptial Agreements: Safeguarding Family Businesses & Preserving Heritage

Post-nuptial agreements, legal contracts signed after marriage, can play a vital role.

Why Being Reliable Helps Businesses Stand Out

Firms that build real credibility are those that deliver steady performance, transparent service, and dependable outcomes.

Why Measuring Social Value Matters For Family Businesses

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

Decision Making In Family Businesses: Who Holds The Power?

Who really has the power to influence and shape decisions in a family business?

4 Top Succession Planning Tips To Avoid House Of Guinness-Style Dilemma

Without a solid succession plan, even the mightiest family business can crumble - a truth that Netflix's new series House of Guinness brings vividly to life.

The Importance Of ESG Reporting For Family Firms

ESG reporting has emerged as a vital practice for businesses of all kinds, offering a structured way to assess and communicate their impact on society and the environment

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.

The Importance Of Shareholders' Agreements For Family Businesses

Shareholders agreements are important to minimise potential conflicts in family firms

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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.

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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.