Category: Commentary

Family Businesses Must Prepare for the Unthinkable

An unexpected death or disability can wreak havoc on a family business's best-laid plans. Patricia Annino, a Senior Advisor and Associate Partner at Cambridge Family Enterprise Group, has seen many Read more

What the Public Gets Wrong About Family Businesses

A new study shows that insiders see ambition, innovation, and complexity, but outsiders see tradition. Bridging that divide is key to future success. If you ask someone what they think of a family Read more

What Japan's Oldest Businesses Can Teach Us About Longevity

Should longevity always be the goal? And if so, what exactly should endure—the operating company, a particular business model, or the family enterprise system itself? In family business, a quarter Read more

New businesses can still win in crowded markets dominated by long-established brands. Here are practical ways to differentiate, take smart risks, and build loyal customers. Building out your own Read more

MINNEAPOLIS, March 24, 2026 — Student founders from across North America head to Minneapolis for the 10-year anniversary of the national entrepreneurship competition Together, this year’s Read more

Many leaders focus on automation, but the bigger payoff may be better judgment: helping them explore options, test ideas, and make stronger calls in uncertain markets. EDITOR’S NOTE: Edosa Odaro is Read more

Before You Grow the Family Business, Know What Not to Break

The challenge during succession is that not every inherited element deserves to be preserved. But not every piece of the legacy is safe to disrupt, either. One of the most common mistakes in family Read more

Entrepreneurial ambition is still strong, but access to startup capital is not. For many young founders, student debt, high rent, and tighter funding markets make launching a business far harder than Read more

Firm growth can help underdog entrepreneurs build wealth and create jobs—but it also increases stress, isolation, and burnout risk. Learn how ecosystem partners can help them grow without Read more

Giving student founders the opportunity to compete for seed funding and learn from experienced entrepreneurs Undergraduate founders often reach a point where an idea starts to feel real. They may Read more