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Strategic Philanthropy in Family Business
4th July 2019
The IFB in collaboration with LGA have launched a new short and practical guide for strategic philanthropy in family business. It is intended for families who are starting their philanthropic endeavours as well as those who want to take them to the next level.
Developing Stewardship
3rd July 2019
The third in our Challenges Guides series looks at how to build and pass down an enhanced legacy to future generations. And how to leverage family, people, financial and social capital to drive performance.
Understanding Family Business
1st July 2019
An introduction to the main family business concepts, defining where and how family firms are distinctive. How to plot your family firm’s stage of development, plus the varying and often overlapping roles, motivations and expectations of family members.
Maintaining Family Values
1st July 2019
Defining a shared family business vision and articulating your family values. How values can guide the firm through transitions as well as help to shape decision making, both by the owners and in the business.
Inheritance Tax Policy and Family Business
21st June 2019
In this blog Fiona Graham talks about Inheritance Tax Policy and provides an update on the IFB's work campaigning for policies which work for family businesses.
When I Die
17th June 2019
For most families in business the founders’ obsession with what happens to the business and the wealth it generated after their death often leads to complex and costly arrangements, whereas in fact it comes down to something much more fundamental.
Pensions and Family Businesses
13th June 2019
In this blog, Mark Witkin shares insights on how family business owners can best handle the balancing act of managing a defined benefit pension scheme.
Women in Family Business
28th May 2019
Two newly published reports show a mixed picture in the family business community when it comes to female representation in senior roles.