Category: Research Insight

Two neighboring cities offered entrepreneurs many of the same resources—but produced very different outcomes. The difference may lie in how often founders exchange hard-won lessons, challenge one Read more

Favoritism may make it easier to get things done, especially in difficult business environments. But as cronyism increases, productive entrepreneurship falls and more entrepreneurial activity shifts Read more

'Family-Owned' or 'Family-Run'? The Words You Use Can Affect Customer Trust

Family businesses often promote their ownership and heritage to build trust. Research suggests that “family-run” may send a stronger message than “family-owned” — and that adding more Read more

Why the strongest startup cultures are not the least emotional ones, but the ones that know how to use emotion well. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Strategic Read more

Working closely with women entrepreneurs increased entrepreneurial confidence in female college students —and made them more likely to begin their careers at young firms. EDITOR'S NOTE: This Read more

The Biggest Risk to Family Wealth Isn't Investment Performance—It's Succession

Family offices excel at managing money but often overlook the greatest threat to multigenerational success: poorly planned succession. Here's how they can help. Family offices have gained increasing Read more

Should You Make 'Family Owned' Part of Your Brand?

Family ownership can build trust, credibility, and customer loyalty—but only when it reinforces something stakeholders value. Here are five questions to ask first. Family businesses often face an Read more

A Family Illness Can Infect the Business, Too

Serious health problems can disrupt leadership, finances, customer relationships, and more. New research shows how family firms can prevent illness from becoming a business crisis. Family businesses Read more

A study of more than 13,000 Italian startups finds that founder experience — not youth or location — may be the key to converting innovation into revenue growth and job creation. Entrepreneurship Read more

Why PE Firms Want to Buy Your Family Firm (and Change it)

Family businesses are often viewed as ripe for operational improvement, making them especially attractive to private equity investors seeking value creation. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced Read more