Running a family business tips
Use "Running a family business tips" in advanced search
Just two years ago, generative AI was not on anyone's radar. But today, it promises to be one of the most disruptive forces for family businesses and all kinds of firms. We have seen it in our own Read More...
Category: Applied and Practice
Authors: Mat Hughes and David Townsend
Families that focus on renewing their non-financial values in future generations are more likely to have a formal program. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Family Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Josh Hsueh , Alfredo De Massis and Luis Gomez-Mejia
If you watch television or read the business pages, you already know that little or no succession planning at family businesses can lead to devastating consequences: back-stabbing, lawsuits, Read More...
Category: Commentary
Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and Mat Hughes
For all kinds of companies including family businesses, a charismatic founder or leader can bring profound benefits, especially if he or she is well-liked. It can boost sales and make it easier to Read More...
Category: Interviews
Author: Kimberly Eddleston
FamilyBusiness.org aims to provide family business owners and leaders advice that helps them be more successful. One important source of advice is based on research: rigorous studies that analyze Read More...
Category: Commentary
Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and Mat Hughes
A big relationship problem can affect not only family businesses, but also our personal lives: We often treat friends, acquaintances, and even strangers better than our own family members. In Read More...
Category: Interviews
Author: Kimberly Eddleston
Every business strives to recruit and hire the best employees and to retain them over time. Creating and nurturing a workplace environment that contributes to productivity and helps the firm achieve Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Josep Llach , Valeriano Sanchez-Famoso and Dr. Sharon M. Danes
Modern organizations face increasing pressure to make sure women are well represented in their workforce, especially at the top. Business leaders, stakeholders, and policymakers around the world are Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Jessenia Davila , Luis Gomez-Mejia , Fernando Muñoz-Bullon and Maria J. Sanchez-Bueno
A CEO who supports entrepreneurship is important to both family and nonfamily business success. However, the need to remain entrepreneurial is especially important for family businesses because their Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and Franz Kellermanns
Families are often reluctant to anticipate and plan for the day when an unexpected transition might upend their business. The costs of inaction are high. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Kajsa Haag , Hanna Almlöf , Marina Madsen and Mette Neville