Growing up, Edward Gallagher showed little interest in school and even less in his father's trade, construction. In the mid-1990s, Edward's father launched an oyster farming business, hoping that his son would one day take an interest in entrepreneurship. At the time, the Irish oyster industry was relatively new; the clean saltwater off Donegal had only recently been identified...
BESTMALZ' 120-year track record of success is proof that tradition and innovation are not mutually exclusive.
The traditional German family malt producer is at the forefront of a recent surge in global demand for a modern bespoke beer experience. BESTMALZ location, among some of Europe's best barley fields, coupled with their adherence to the purity guidelines of the 1516 German...
According to Dr Emile Joseph Salamé, farming in Lebanon has come a long way since his father founded the family's agribusiness, SAJES, in 1978. SAJES has been at the forefront of much of that change.
Crop varieties are dramatically different than they were four decades ago and now include plants bred to require less water – an immensely beneficial trait...
For Hästens, manufacturers of superior-quality beds that can last centuries, multigenerational sustainability is a combination of cutting-edge innovation and timeless tradition. Now in its sixth generation, Hästens has adapted considerably since 1852, embracing technology while staying true to their founder's 168-year-old commitment to exceptional value.
As the architect of the company's 21st-century expansion, Jan has leveraged the power of technology...
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Climate Change – Issue 45, February 2020
That our climate is changing, catalysed at least in part by our consumption of fossil fuels, our agricultural practices and the broader disruption...
Successful Immigrant Family Businesses – Issue 44, November 2019
Some of the most successful businesses in the world have been built by immigrant founders and their families. Their methods, which are as diverse...
Hiring, Firing and Retaining – Issue 43, August 2019
Like any other business, a family firm is no more and no less than the sum of its human capital. The diverse skills an...
The Future of Craftsmanship – Issue 42, May 2019
Craftsmanship, though hard to define, is immediately discernable. It is the intricate detail of a rare object fashioned with the type of intuitive...
Marketing and the Family Business – Issue 41, February 2019
Over the past few decades, the influence of transformative technology has radically changed the way businesses interface with consumers. Digital marketing is now so...
Artificial Intelligence – Issue 40, November 2018
The development of artificial intelligence has accelerated dramatically over the last decade, and the impact can be felt in all walks of life. Family...
Roles In The Family Business – Issue 39, August 2018
There are many subtle nuances to navigating the interactions between fathers, mothers, daughters, sons, siblings and cousins who are also the founders, inheritors, owners...
Big Data & The Family Business – Issue 38, May 2018
Rarely has a technological innovation been so promising yet seemingly so difficult to understand as big data. Proponents of the technology envision a world...
Family Business Culture – Issue 37, February 2018
Companies that emphasise a strong and consistent culture outperform those that don’t. But what are the ingredients that make up this ineffable sense of...
Issue 36, November 2017 – 21st Century Leadership
In times of fast-paced change, we look to our leaders for vision, values, and confidence. The beginning of this 21st century has undoubtedly brought...
Issue 35, August 2017 – The Pursuit of Happiness
What makes us happy? It is a question that has baffled philosophers, artists, academics, and probably every human being on earth throughout history....
Issue 34, May 2017 – Digital Strategies
Through the rapid development of digital technologies, business owners face a time of rapid change and of seemingly endless possibilities for reinvention. Clearly, the...
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Mental Illness: Consequences for the Family and the Business
Despite the stigma attached to it, mental illness is part of the human condition. According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in seven...
