Research Insight

This type of article provides practical advice and takeaways based on previously published research articles in other journals. It is written in a journalistic, accessible style that is easily understood by non-academic audiences.


Protect Your Family Business From Crime

Activities like selling in physical stores, regular trips to the bank, driving company cars, and talking openly about business growth can make business owners targets. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read More...

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Authors: Paul Sanchez , Matthew Wood , Tim Michaelis and Jaime Suarez

How Business Owners Survive in Crime-Prone Regions

Activities like selling in physical stores, regular trips to the bank, driving company cars, and talking openly about business growth can make business owners targets. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read More...

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Authors: Paul Sanchez , Matthew Wood , Tim Michaelis and Jaime Suarez

Family History Can be Re-Framed to Encourage Harmony and Progress

The goals of the family and the business are often at odds. Family history can inspire bold and necessary steps that are still in harmony with the family’s image of itself.   A family sitting Read More...

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Authors: Lara Pecis , Bingbing Ge and Florian Bauer

Microfinance Borrowers’ Social Ties Can Bring Stability or Chaos

In emerging economies, personal relationships encourage microfinance borrowers to repay their loans, but can spur panic when crisis hits. In November of 2016, the government of India announced Read More...

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Authors: Arzi Adbi , Matthew Lee and Jasjit Singh

How Family Firms Can Identify and Preserve Their Legacy

Many family firms are not fully sure of their legacy and how to communicate it to others. Research suggests ways to get a better handle on it. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was produced in Read More...

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Authors: Miruna Radu-Lefebvre , Jim Davis and William Gartner

Consumers Love Local Brands. That's Good News For Family Businesses

Being a family firm enhances a brand's local appeal and influences consumer purchasing behaviors. Consumer preferences are increasingly favoring brands with a strong local identity. The reasons for Read More...

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Authors: Philipp Jaufenthaler , Andreas Kallmuenzer , Sascha Kraus and Alfredo De Massis

Can Physics Help Us Understand Why Ventures Fail?

“Entrepreneurial entropy” is the natural result of pursuing innovation and opportunities. It can be deadly for struggling ventures that bet the house. Like uncombed hair and unweeded gardens, Read More...

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Author: Mat Hughes

Women Encourage Candor at Family Businesses

A conversation orientation in the family carries over to the business -- especially for women, who are increasingly becoming the family firm's "vocal heroes." Have you ever wondered if family Read More...

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Authors: Kristen Shanine and Kristen Madison

Employees With Toxic Traits Can Still Be An Asset at Family Firms

The emotional connection that families have with their companies can encourage good performance -- even from employees with narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. EDITOR’S NOTE: This Read More...

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Authors: Benjamin McLarty and Daniel T. Holt

Family History Can Be Repurposed to Serve Today's Challenges

The stories that families tell about their past matter.  Here are some ways that families can begin to use the past to serve their present-day goals. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was produced Read More...

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Authors: Christina Lubinski and William Gartner