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Greater Roles & Opportunities For Women In Family Businesses
The increasing opportunity for women in family businesses marks a significant shift in traditional gender roles within the realm of...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Family Business & The Circular Economy
We now live in a world where the environment is front and centre, discussions are taking place in board rooms around the world about...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 20, 20233 min read


Celebrating Scottish Heritage For Over 20 Years
ScotlandShop was founded back in 2002 by Anna White and despite being a relatively young family business is a business that is steeped in...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 23, 20237 min read


Much More Than A Stitch In Time In The Borders
BE Uniforms, formerly known as Border Embroideries, was founded by Billy and Shirley Anne Smillie in 1989 using a single head embroidery...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 16, 20238 min read


Playing Their Part In Making The World A Brighter Place
When Clement Brewer opened the first Brewers Decorator Centre in 1904, his ambition was to supply the professional decorator with...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 10, 20236 min read


Pioneering Premium Sleep Since 1912
As a fourth generation family business, the family of innovators at The Fine Bedding Company have spent more than 100 years investing in...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 10, 20236 min read


The Rich Tapestry Of Family Businesses In East Anglia
East Anglia, the picturesque region in eastern England, is not only known for its scenic landscapes and historical landmarks but also for...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 9, 20233 min read


The Importance Of Scottish Family Firms
Family businesses play a pivotal role in the Scottish economy, contributing significantly to its stability and growth. These...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Gallagher Group - It Started With One Man And A Digger!
In 1973, a young Pat Gallagher, encouraged and supported by his good friend Pat Burke, purchased his first digger. Fast forward fifty...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 25, 20238 min read


Sustainable Printing Is At The Heart Of Galloways
Galloways is a family business that dates back over 150 years and is now being run by the sixth generation, Matt Galloway. Paul Andrews...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 16, 20234 min read


From A Simple Surplus Of Eggs To A Global Brand
Marion Darlington started making her award-winning range of products in the 1980’s and now in her 80’s she still verses all recipe...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 15, 20235 min read


The Family Vineyard In The Garden Of England
Kent’s original vineyard, Biddenden, is now run by the second and third generation of the Barnes family, drawing on many years of...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 11, 20235 min read


The Incredible Family Business Story Of Allan Reeder
From a one-man start up in 1971 to becoming one of London’s leading dairy suppliers the Allan Reeder story is simply incredible. A family...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 31, 20239 min read


All Primed And Ready For Further Growth
Prime Appointments (‘Prime’) are a family-owned and family-run recruitment agency, who believe in doing things differently. They’re...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 18, 20236 min read


Entrepreneurship And Innovation At The Heart Of Macsween
Macsween is a third generation family company established as a butchers shop in Edinburgh in the 1950’s. The company has passed down...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20233 min read


A Journey Of Family Business Discovery
This short film highlights the depth and diversity of Scottish family businesses and our ten day journey of discovery as part of the 2021...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20231 min read


Sparkling Family Legacy Chronicles
It all starts with your family legacy. Your stories, thinking patterns, what you stand for or wish to innovate. All these hold their...

Zita Nikoletta Verbényi
Jul 13, 20236 min read


Moving To The Beat With Hip Hop!
We are always on the look out for inspirational family business stories to share and this one is just that. Emma Thackray is the...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20234 min read


Creating The Wine Dream During Lockdown
Plenty of new businesses emerged during the pandemic with their eyes set on becoming the next generation of family businesses to make...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20236 min read


A Family Firm Steeped In Flavours Of The Middle East
Dina Foods, which celebrates its 30th birthday in 2022, specialises in authentic, handmade Mediterranean foods, including artisan...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20235 min read
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