Tag: Family Business Review

Why Families and Their Firms Behave Badly

Sometimes the worst behavior happens for all the right reasons. Putting "family first" can jeopardize the business's health and longevity. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership Read more

A Family's Non-Financial Values Shape Its Sustainability Strategy

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 Business Read more

Family Firms May Need More Legal Advice Than They Think

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

Perceptions of Family Firms Vary by Country: Why This Matters

Firms that signal they are family-run are usually seen as better quality and enjoy higher levels of trust, except in places like India where they're everywhere. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read more

When the Family Leaves the Business, Can Their Values Remain?

Researchers explored how the Cadbury family’s Quaker values, which prioritized honesty and fairness, have endured even after the confectioner was sold to Kraft. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read more

How to Build a Family Business Portfolio: Your Location Matters

While there are many routes to success, research shows that entrepreneurial business families should consider the possible impact of where they live on how they grow. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read more

What If a Hedge Fund Invests in my Family Business?

At many publicly traded firms, the presence of activist investors forces them to innovate. This didn't hold true at the family businesses we studied. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in Read more

FamilyBusiness.org Forges Alliance With Family Business Review

FamilyBusiness.org and Family Business Review have formed an alliance to offer family enterprises around the world research-tested advice on how to build, manage and sustain vibrant businesses. Read more

How Famous Family Firms Use Their History to Connect With Stakeholders

Tangible items like postcards, photos, old accounting books, or logos and images from brand and advertising campaigns are more than just mementos of a family business’s past. They create the family Read more

To Survive a Crisis, Re-Think Your Family’s Ties

As global crises are becoming increasingly frequent and unpredictable, family ties and family relationships—or what are collectively called “family social capital”—become critical for the Read more