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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 81 min read
Vote For Your North & Northern Ireland People's Choice Champion
Since 2012 Family Business United has been proud to organise the National Family Business of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 9, 20242 min read
What's Putting UK Businesses At Risk In 2024?
According to new research by Marsh McLennan, economic and financial challenges (43%), cyber threats (39%) and people-related risks (38%)...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Apr 16, 20242 min read
Carrickfergus Menswear Designer Marks 100 Years
Douglas & Grahame, a family-owned men’s fashion house based in Carrickfergus is marking its first 100 years in business. Chaired by...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Environment Street Furniture ‘Wombling Free’ In Qatar
As the UK celebrates 50 years of its favourite furry recycling environmentalists, namely the Wombles of Wimbledon common, a family firm...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 5, 20232 min read
Canterbury Unveils New Ireland Rugby World Cup Jerseys
Canterbury reveals the new Irish home and alternate jerseys that will be worn by the team at the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Canterbury,...
Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20231 min read
Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Malachy Donnelly
We are delighted to announce that Malachy Donnelly of MDE Installations has been included within the inaugural Family Business United...
Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20231 min read
Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Trevor Annon
We are delighted to announce that Trevor Annon of The Mount Charles Group has been included within the inaugural Family Business United...
Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 10, 20231 min read
Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Gavin Annon
We are delighted to announce that Gavin Annon of The Mount Charles Group has been included within the inaugural Family Business United...
Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 10, 20231 min read
Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Alan Lowry
We are delighted to announce that Alan Lowry of Environmental Street Furniture (‘ESF’) has been included within the inaugural Family...
Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 10, 20231 min read
Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Ronnie Coote
We are delighted to announce that Ronnie Coote of Coote Engineering has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family...
Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20211 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
Resilience & The Family Firm
Prior to the onset of the global pandemic Dr Linda Murphy (Lecturer – Management, Cork University Business School) and Dr Giovanna...
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...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 15, 20211 min read
Family Firm ESF Launches New Corporate Video
Our family business friends in Northern Ireland at Environmental Street Furniture (‘ESF’) have released a corporate video, showcasing...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 26, 20203 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
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Running The Family Business At Mash Direct
Martin and Tracy Hamilton are the owners of Mash Direct, a family-owned farming and food production enterprise launched in 2004 in County...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Diversifying The Family Farm At Cavanagh Free Range Eggs
Cavanagh Free Range Eggs is a friendly family run business established since March 2012 and based in the beautiful lakelands of County...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 25, 20191 min read
The UK Family Business Survey 2019
The results of the 2019 Family Business Survey published by Family Business United are in and the family business community has spoken. ...
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