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INSEAD Professor Randel Carlock On Running A Family Business

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...

The Outdoor Clothing Innovating Family Firm!

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...

A Solid Past And A Promising Future At James Donaldson & Sons

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...

Crafting Gifts To Make The Angels Share

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...

Taking Packing Into The Next Generation

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...

Before The Madness Of The Holidays From A Family Firm Perspective!

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...

The Value Of Values In Family Firms

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...

The Enduring History & Heritage Behind Arbikie

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,...

Harvesting For The Next Bottling At Kingsbarns Distillery

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...

The Story Of Bridge Of Weir Leather

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...

Revival Of Traditional Family Businesses

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...

The World’s Finest Shortbread Comes From Speyside

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...

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