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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Closing The Digital Skills Gap To Retain A Competitive Edge

According to the Quantifying Data Skills Gap report, almost half of all workers surveyed had not received data skills training despite...

What Can We Expect In 2025 In Terms Of Technology Trends?

Nov 215 min read

Dr. Brad Bechtold, Executive Director, The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University

What Can We Expect In 2025 In Terms Of Technology Trends?

Deloitte Global has released its Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) 2025 Predictions report, forecasting a pivotal gap year...

Harnessing AI For Family Business Advisors

Oct 276 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

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

Oct 232 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

The Potential For AI To Impact Family Firms

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and family businesses stand to gain significantly from its...

Cybersecurity: Going Back To Basics Is Key To Success

Oct 222 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Cybersecurity: Going Back To Basics Is Key To Success

HLB has released its fifth annual Cybersecurity Report, providing crucial insights from over 600 senior IT professionals. This year's...

Data Reveals CEOs Neglecting Cybersecurity Amid Rising Threats

Oct 162 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Data Reveals CEOs Neglecting Cybersecurity Amid Rising Threats

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws attention to the growing importance of digital security, new research reveals that cybersecurity...

Adopting AI To Connect Successfully With Gen Z

Sep 122 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Adopting AI To Connect Successfully With Gen Z

Wielding an estimated $150 billion purchasing power globally, Gen Z consumers – spanning those born between 1997 and 2012 – are a...

Consumers Lack Trust In Firms After A Data Breach

Sep 32 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Consumers Lack Trust In Firms After A Data Breach

Two-thirds of consumers do not trust a company after a data breach. A cybersecurity expert explains the significance of cyberattacks and...

Ransomware Surge In 2024 Demands Coordinated Global Response

Aug 232 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Ransomware Surge In 2024 Demands Coordinated Global Response

Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, ransomware attacks in 2024 are set to reach record levels, escalating the risks faced by...

Disruptive Technologies Set To Revolutionise Consumer Goods Value Chain

Aug 233 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Disruptive Technologies Set To Revolutionise Consumer Goods Value Chain

Disruptive technologies are set to revolutionise the consumer goods value chain from automated farms to robot-run shops over the next 10...

Demand For AI Skills Strong Despite Challenging Jobs Market

Aug 82 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Demand For AI Skills Strong Despite Challenging Jobs Market

While the UK jobs market remains on a downward trajectory, demand for AI skills is bucking the trend and has stayed strong, prompting...

Jun 32 min read

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Embracing AI In Family Businesses

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and family businesses are no exception. Often characterised by...

Future-Proofing Safety: Five Trends Shaping the PPE

Apr 162 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Future-Proofing Safety: Five Trends Shaping the PPE

New technology, sustainable materials and smart designs are all key trends driving the evolution of PPE for a safer tomorrow. Workwear...

European Mid-Market Struggles With AI Productivity Potential

Apr 123 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

European Mid-Market Struggles With AI Productivity Potential

New research from Advania, a leading Microsoft partner, reveals that IT complexity is hampering the progress of mid-market organisations...

Technophobia Threatening The Future Of SMEs

Apr 92 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Technophobia Threatening The Future Of SMEs

Small and medium UK businesses are being held back by a reluctance to adopt new technologies, experts have warned. Experts from...

Businesses Planning AI Adoption In Next Two Years

Mar 132 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Businesses Planning AI Adoption In Next Two Years

More than half of businesses plan to adopt AI within the next two years according to the latest research findings with leading...

Stolen Credentials Tops Causes Of Cyber Breaches In 2023

Mar 42 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Stolen Credentials Tops Causes Of Cyber Breaches In 2023

Stolen credentials through phishing attacks were the most common cause of cyber breaches among UK businesses last year, a new study has...

Cyber Security 'Blind Spot' Leaves Businesses Exposed

Feb 282 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Cyber Security 'Blind Spot' Leaves Businesses Exposed

A significant ‘blind spot’ is leaving UK businesses exposed to cyber security threats, according to new research by UK top ten...

Cyber Security Remains A Significant Concern For Family Firms

Mar 23, 20223 min read