2020 Publications
Resilience and Business Skills: An Interview with Neil Sandilands
What is it that makes a farm business successful? And how can we all strive to be more resilient in the face of challenge and change? George Gauley speaks with…
Read More >Resilience and Business Skills: An Interview with Jim Shanks
What is it that makes a farm business successful? And how can we all strive to be more resilient in the face of challenge and change? Mary-Jane Lawrie speaks with…
Read More >Resilience and Business Skills: An Interview with Colin McGregor
What is it that makes a farm business successful? And how can we all strive to be more resilient in the face of challenge and change? Mary-Jane Lawrie speaks with…
Read More >New Entrants – Gordon Caldwell
In this podcast Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting speaks to Gordon Caldwell, an Ayrshire based veg farmer. Gordon describes himself as a veteran new entrant, having started his business over…
Read More >Ruminant Nutrition
Ever wondered what your animal requires and when? The best way to feed them? What minerals they need? If so then this webinar is for you. This practical webinar will…
Read More >Managing People: Relatively Speaking – Communication in a Family Business
This webinar with Gail Ellis and Sophie Henderson of Greenburn covers the practical aspects of recruitment from placing adverts and interview techniques to the importance of putting a robust job…
Read More >Managing People: Trouble in the Team – Managing Conflict
This webinar with Gail Ellis and Sophie Henderson of Greenburn followed on from the first in the series and addresses what you should do once you have employed somebody to…
Read More >Managing People: Maximise and Motivate – Getting the Most from your Staff
Siân Bushell of Siân Bushell Associates leads this webinar on how to handle difficult conversations amongst staff and family members. The webinar includes a full walk through from what to…
Read More >Managing People: Build your Team – Recruit, Refine and Retain
This webinar with Gail Ellis and Sophie Henderson of Greenburn covers the practical aspects of recruitment from placing adverts and interview techniques to the importance of putting a robust job…
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