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The Ongoing Journey At Hoggs Of Fife
As a family owned British Countrywear brand, Hoggs of Fife started making top quality leather footwear for the local Farming and...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 26, 20215 min read


Family Business Insight – The Next Generation
Paul Andrews is joined by Jacqui Jackson, fourth generation owner and leader of Thomas Jardine and consultant to family firms exploring...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20211 min read


Snap Learning – Engaging, Challenging and Getting The Best From Your Team In The New Normal
Paul Andrews talks to Ally Maughan, CEO of People Puzzles to identify some of the ways that family businesses should respond to the...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20211 min read


Snap Learning – Building Robust Systems To Help Deal With The New Normal
Paul Andrews speaks to Steve Clarke from Freeman Clarke about the way family businesses can use systems to manage risk and improve...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20211 min read


Professionalising The Family Business Board
Peter Leach is one of the leading family business experts globally and here he looks at why it is important to have a mix of family and...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20211 min read


INSEAD Professor Randel Carlock On Running A Family Business
Stewardship: it’s a seemingly old-fashioned term, thought to have been first used in the 15th century, and, at first sight, maybe...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20211 min read


The Outdoor Clothing Innovating Family Firm!
Keela was founded on the East Coast of Scotland, the perfect place to innovate and test outdoor garments for the changeable British...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 1, 20215 min read


A Solid Past And A Promising Future At James Donaldson & Sons
James Donaldson & Sons (JDS) is a family of businesses specialising in the processing, manufacturing, merchanting and distribution of...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
May 11, 20216 min read


Crafting Gifts To Make The Angels Share
Tom Young MBE and daughter Karen produce beautiful glassware, creating the very best in innovative and creative concepts. Together they...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
May 4, 20213 min read


Taking Packing Into The Next Generation
Chris Kelly is the Managing Director of The UPAC Group in Scotland. He spoke to Paul Andrews to share his insight into this second...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Apr 28, 20214 min read


Before The Madness Of The Holidays From A Family Firm Perspective!
Just over a year ago in February 2020, family business Bradfords Bakers and sister companies Send Them Cupcakes and Send Them Balloons...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Apr 6, 20216 min read


The Value Of Values In Family Firms
The first in a series of five short films from family firm Gordon & Macphail who are celebrating 125 years as a family business. This...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 20, 20201 min read


The Enduring History & Heritage Behind Arbikie
Arbikie Estate is a family-owned working farm perched on the east coast of Angus. Here, the crop is king and they painstakingly plant,...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 12, 20202 min read


Harvesting For The Next Bottling At Kingsbarns Distillery
Kingsbarns Distillery are proud to be a family-owned and operated company, which is one of their four brand pillars that are key to how...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 25, 20201 min read
The Story Of Bridge Of Weir Leather
Founded in 1905, Bridge of Weir Leather Company is a privately owned Scottish Company operating one of Europe’s largest leather...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 9, 20201 min read


Revival Of Traditional Family Businesses
Almost a quarter of business owners have employed relatives in recent months according to latest research – sparking a revival of...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 26, 20203 min read


The World’s Finest Shortbread Comes From Speyside
The Walkers story begins in 1898 when the twenty-one year old Joseph Walker opened the doors of his own bakery with a loan of £50 and the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 4, 20203 min read


The World's Finest Shortbread Comes From Speyside
The Walkers story begins in 1898 when the twenty-one year old Joseph Walker opened the doors of his own bakery with a loan of £50 and the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 4, 20203 min read


Keeping Things Moving At Broughtons
Broughton Removals, the Edinburgh family firm, are blowing out the celebratory candles on their 50th anniversary this year – with their...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
May 31, 20205 min read


Tis The Season To Be Jolly
The festive season is nearly upon us and a focal point for many homes is the Christmas Tree. Paul Andrews spoke to the second generation...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 30, 20194 min read
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