FAMILY-run companies across all sectors of the economy have only one day left to enter The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards.

The event, in association with Business Gateway, is open to family-owned firms of all sizes.

It has 10 categories covering areas such as innovation, international trade, community involvement and customer service.

Entries can be made at the http://herald-events.com/familybusiness portal.

Grant Stevenson, partner at award sponsor Burness Paull, said: "I would encourage Scotland's family businesses to take this opportunity to showcase their unique success stories.

"It really is the night for family businesses to shine."