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Ramsay's of Carluke

Description

Inheriting a family business can seem like a gift - the 'silver spoon' of which many people dream. However, those who sit and allow a business to stagnate soon find that before long, sales and revenues fall, costs become unmanageable and the business fails. It is as easy to fail at an inherited business as it is to fail with a new start-up.

Andrew Ramsay, his wife Jacqueline and his brother John have not only acquired their firm, they have used some key marketing tactics to adapt and improve it.

Free download materialWord files iconBusiness Case studies: Tips for Teachers (34 KB)
Word files iconRamsay's of Carluke: Business Case Study (51 KB)
PDF files iconLesson Plan – Ramsay’s of Carluke (49 KB)
PDF files iconWorksheet – Ramsay’s of Carluke (36 KB)
Curricular areabusiness education
types of business
career focused education
developing enterprising attitudes
world of work (enterprise)
StagesS5/S6
Publisher Scottish Executive. Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Department
Further information

Visit the Ramsay's of Carluke website.

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