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IT & Technology Roles Set For Growth With Digital Transformation
Sharp rise in demand for IT and technology professionals as UK businesses respond to the challenges of the technological revolution and the rapid growth of AI.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
1 day ago2 min read


How Family Businesses Will Actually Use AI In 2026
The real challenge now lies in how organisations adapt their structures, decision-making models and ways of working to make AI genuinely useful.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
4 days ago2 min read


Big Bear Plastics Roars Forward With £2M Investment
A female industry leader, who was behind one of Harrods’ most successful marketing campaigns, is setting her sights on expansion after completing a £2m investment drive.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
4 days ago3 min read


Barclays Exposes The Defining Scam Trends Of 2025
Half of UK adults (50 per cent) are more worried about falling victim to a scam than they were 12 months ago, according to the latest Barclays Scams Bulletin.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
5 days ago4 min read


AI Is About To Break The Internet For Businesses Forever
AI introduces new ways of engagement and is about to represent opportunities and threats for family businesses the world over

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 65 min read


AI Use Soaring But Issues Around Employees’ Data Literacy Levels
The release of the latest Data Maturity Index identifies soaring AI use but issues around employee data literacy.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Bridging The Generational Technology Divide In Family Firms
Technology adoption is rarely just a technical decision and when generational perspectives diverge, the path to building a sustainable business for the future can become contested terrain.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 5, 20254 min read


UK SMEs Switch Off For Christmas, But Cybercriminals Do Not...
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are preparing to switch off for Christmas will leave themselves vulnerable to attack, according to new research.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Being Careful What We Wish For From The Technology Revolution
Today's information warfare and technology revolution can be waged by anyone with a laptop and a basic understanding of social media dynamics.
Jamie Dobson - Founder, Container Solutions
Nov 28, 20254 min read


Shoppers Believe AI Advances Make Scams More Convincing
Three in four shoppers believe AI advances have made scams more convincing, fuelling Black Friday fraud fears.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Responsible AI Governance Boosts Business Performance
Organisations adopting AI governance measures, specifically real-time monitoring and oversight committees, are far more likely to report improvements in revenue growth, employee satisfaction and cost savings.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20253 min read


UK Industrial Midmarket Growth Ambitions Affected By Digital Skills Gap
New research has found that skills shortages and sluggish digital transformation are putting the UK’s industrial midmarket at risk of falling behind its European peers.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Data Sovereignty And Why It Matters For Family Businesses
Data sovereignty is becoming an issue for all businesses and is something that the family business sector needs to address as part of their business activities.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 10, 20254 min read


Why AI And Technology Need To Be On The Family Business Agenda
Technology, once seen as the preserve of start-ups and Silicon Valley giants, is now redefining every corner of commerce. Artificial intelligence in particular is forcing even the most established family firms to ask hard questions about their future.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 6, 20253 min read


Why Managers Hoard Knowledge – And How AI Can Help Stop It
The biggest barrier to knowledge-sharing isn’t technology – but rather psychology and AI can help address this issue.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 4, 20252 min read


National Security Threats Drive Global Wave Of Innovation
National security concerns are rapidly becoming a defining influence on corporate innovation strategies worldwide, according to the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI
Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to research by the British Chambers...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Mind The AI Gap: Why SMEs Could Risk Falling Further Behind
Many SMEs are aware of the promise of AI, but few are equipped to act. While larger companies accelerate adoption, smaller firms risk...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Harnessing AI For Family Business Advisors
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, family enterprises face complex challenges that require innovative solutions. With the...


The Potential For AI To Impact Family Firms
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and family businesses stand to gain significantly from its...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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