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For some, being called a jack of all trades would be an insult, but in the world of the Easdale brothers, having a toe dipped in a wide range of sectors has enabled them to outsmart their rivals and protect themselves against the vagaries of fortune. Many giants are very powerful but just in their own one field , says elder brother Sandy, 52. That makes even the strongest ones inherently vulnerable. Every industry has a life span.
James adds: Have a diversity of businesses because that separates impacts and mitigates losses.
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