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Will AI Take Your Job? The Expert Guide To Staying Indispensable
Taking a look at the future role of AI with respect to jobs and how there are plenty of opportunities that could lead to better productivity.
Mar 5


What Is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the discipline devoted to protecting that digital world, and it has become one of the defining challenges of the 21st century.
Mar 3


Leadership Misalignment ‘Holding Back Business Growth’
Leadership misalignment and a culture of risk aversion are holding back responsiveness of UK businesses, according to latest research from Menzies LLP.
Feb 23


Ten Critical Initiatives For Family Business Longevity
It should not come as a surprise — yet it does for many family businesses — to learn that the most significant challenge standing in the way of enterprise longevity is family dissonance.
Feb 20


Financial And Estate Planning For Land-Owning And Farming Families
Land-owning and farming families often face unique financial and estate planning challenges.
Feb 20


Your Guide To Planning Your Business Exit
Planning your business exit might not appear as exciting as building it, but it is just as important.
Feb 20


New Investigating The Future CEO Report Reveals Key Challenges
A new report from Livingston James in association with EY - Investigating the Future CEO, exposes an important leadership and technology adoption challenge for organisations across Scotland.
Feb 18


Developing Stronger Leaders Through Apprenticeships
Strong leadership makes a measurable difference to business performance and apprenticeships can help create future family business leaders.
Feb 18


The Greatest Risk Is Not Financial, It Is Emotional
The emotional and human capital could pose the greatest threat to the family and de-rail the succession plan and the legacy.
Feb 18


AI Forcing Shift In Cybersecurity Leadership In Businesses
Artificial intelligence has moved from innovation topic to boardroom agenda item in record time.
Feb 17


The Heirs Curriculum - What Your Children Need To Learn
We want to have antifragile family members who can weather any storm and grow. Heirs who are not crushed by the weight of their own surname.
Feb 17


Cybersecurity & Resilience In 2026 And What Businesses Need To Know
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill passed its second reading, and has progressed through to the committee stage. This fast-moving legislation marks a significant step forward in the government’s efforts to strengthen national cyber defences.
Feb 13


Keeping Family Relationships Strong While Growing Your Family Business
Balancing business demands with family harmony is both an art and a science. It’s important to nurture family bonds while scaling your business.
Feb 13


Protecting Your Masterpieces, A Guide To Insuring An Art Collection
Owning a valuable art collection is a source of immense pride and personal satisfaction, but it comes with responsibilities that go far beyond curation and display.
Feb 13


5 Common Family Business Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
While the idea of working with loved ones can be deeply rewarding, it also comes with unique complexities that can test even the strongest bonds. Balancing the demands of running a business with the dynamics of family relationships isn’t something you learn in school. Unlike leadership, finance, or marketing, there’s no formal curriculum for navigating the emotional and interpersonal challenges of blending love and business. While the idea of working with loved ones can be de
Feb 13


UK Firms Unprepared For AI According To Latest Research
Ninety-three per cent of scale-up founders do not believe the UK workforce is adequately prepared for widespread AI adoption, according to new research.
Feb 13


The 10 Truths Of Succession
Succession is the ultimate test of a family business. It’s not just a handover of shares or titles, but of values, responsibility, and legacy.
Feb 13


Is Your Board Really Looking After Shareholders’ Interests?
Surprisingly, many private company boards pay little attention to perhaps their most important function, maximizing realized shareholder value.
Feb 12


Getting Leadership Appointments Right In Family & Founder-Led Firms
In family and founder-led businesses, senior appointments are not just commercial decisions, but need to be carefully considered to get right.
Feb 12


Being The Founder’s Child Doesn’t Automatically Make You CEO-Ready
Succession is not easy and being the son or daughter of the founder does not necessarily qualify you to be the next CEO.
Feb 12

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