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Breaking the Glass Ceiling in a Family Business

Despite decades of striving and some progress, women still face a glass ceiling in many tradition-bound family businesses. In this interview with familybusiness.org Editor Kimberly Eddleston, Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Kimberly Eddleston

Interviewee: Giovanna Campopiano

This badge is awarded for articles reaching 500000 views. How Family Dynamics Shape Family Businesses

In this interview, Joseph Astrachan – one of the world’s most well-versed experts on dealing with issues pertaining to business families – shares his thoughts on family dynamics and family Read More...

Category: Commentary

Authors: Joseph Astrachan and Claudia Binz Astrachan

How Family Businesses Can Bridge the Generation Gap

Family firms can strengthen succession by involving younger relatives early, matching jobs to strengths, avoiding nepotism and embracing new ideas. (This article is part of America’s Entrepreneurs Read More...

Category: Features

Author: Jessica Thiefels

Eight Signs You May Be Trapped in Your Family Business

Family members can feel stuck when career goals, identity and family expectations become intertwined. These questions can help reveal whether it is time for change. For some individuals, working in a Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Michael Klein

How Gender Bias Affects Loans From Family and Friends

Women in the study received far less bank financing than men, while family and friends appeared to provide an important alternative source of capital. It’s been said (ruefully) that Ginger Rogers Read More...

Category: Theory and Research

Author: Kimberly Eddleston