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How The Japanese Model of Family Business Has Endured for Centuries
The Japanese model of family enterprise is unique in its blend of tradition, cultural philosophy and pragmatic governance.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
1 day ago4 min read


A Resounding Scottish Engineering Success Story
Zappshelter has become one of Britain’s most distinctive engineering success stories in the field of industrial shelters

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
7 days ago5 min read


Scotland's Growing Facilities Management & Cleaning Powerhouse
For over two decades, that has been the promise of Spectrum Service Solutions, one of Scotland's most respected family-owned businesses in the facilities management (FM), cleaning, and event services sectors

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 137 min read


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.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 34 min read


HMG Paints Uncovers Aston Martin’s Rare Metallic Green Finish
HMG Paints, the UK's leading independent paint manufacturer, has played a pivotal role in an exciting discovery, confirming that a rare 1935 Aston Martin Mk2 Sports Saloon.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 293 min read


Governance And Structure Are The Lifeblood Of Family Businesses
What distinguishes family businesses that endure from those that falter is not merely entrepreneurial instinct or family loyalty, but the presence of sound governance.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 173 min read


Family Firms And The Fine Line Between Kinship And Corporate Clarity
Family businesses, often regarded as the bedrock of the global economy, embody a unique blend of loyalty, legacy and long-term vision....

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 163 min read


Canadian Family Firms: Anchors Of Economy, Culture And Community
In Canada, family-owned businesses are far more than quaint storefronts or legacy farms. They are pillars of the national economy,...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 154 min read


From Sandwich Shop To School‑Food Powerhouse At The Pantry UK
In the world of school catering, few stories are as inspiring as that of Luke Consiglio and The Pantry UK.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 124 min read


Family Firm Helps Keep Scotland’s Buildings Running Smoothly
When you walk into a hotel, a sports centre, or a retail outlet, you probably don’t think much about what makes the heating, lighting,...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 114 min read


Family Businesses And Their Significance In South Korea
South Korea’s economic story in the latter half of the twentieth century and into the twenty-first is often told in terms of its chaebols...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 99 min read


Travel Perfection From This Scottish Family Business Gem
In a world of global travel and promises of ‘first-class’ service that often fail to meet their billing, there is something quietly...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 96 min read


The Malcolm Group - A Scottish Family Legacy Built To Last
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.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 85 min read


Four In Five Brits Expect Bank Fraud & Cyber-Attacks To Increase By 2030
UK consumers are the most likely to think that fraud will become a bigger issue for banks and insurers in the next five years, compared...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 83 min read


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...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 73 min read


Stafffinders, Scotland’s Family-Run Recruitment Consultancy
Nestled in the heart of Paisley, a town just outside of Glasgow, lies one of Scotland’s most enduring names in recruitment: Stafffinders....

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 74 min read


Sweet Success: The History And Heritage Of Golden Casket
Nestled in the heart of Greenock, a picturesque coastal town along the River Clyde in Scotland, lies one of the country’s best-kept...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 73 min read


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.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 75 min read


Why Family Businesses Remain The Beating Heart Of Italy
When you think of Italy, your mind might instantly wander to rolling Tuscan hills, plates of handmade pasta, a gondola in Venice or the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 33 min read


The Victor Pizza Company: Scotland’s Family Slice Of Ambition
In the heart of Glasgow, amid the bustle of industrial estates and the hum of production lines, lies a success story baked in flavour,...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 264 min read
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