Consider this if you’re looking for a link between family business and entrepreneurship. Three-quarters of companies in 48 economies are founded with significant family involvement. In the US, 30% pull in family members within the first two years. Family is an essential component of entrepreneurship. A family business is the product of a successful entrepreneur. While it may be tempting …

A family business has the potential to create lasting bonds, wealth, employment and a legacy for the family behind it. Some of the most successful businesses in the world are run by families, and their focus on long-term benefits and values puts them in an advantageous position in today’s changing economy. Families, however, are inherently complicated entities in which relationships …

It’s a cliché as old as time that older generations view their successors as lazy and entitled, with millennials often labelled as such. However, research  has shown that the opposite is true, with nearly three-quarters of millennials working more than 40 hours per week while one-quarter work more than 50 hours. This generation is also the most educated among family …

Diversity in business is more important than ever. The role of business in society continues to evolve, and companies are increasingly in the spotlight as they are expected to play an active role in addressing important social issues, including promoting diversity and inclusion. What is diversity in a business context? In the past, diversity was typically viewed in terms of …

If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. Benjamin Franklin put it as succinctly as can be. This is true of almost everything in life, and nowhere is this more evident than in family businesses, where the question of which family members should join the business, and when, is absolutely crucial. It’s never too early for a succession …

Many graduates have asked themselves: Should I get a job or join the family business? In theory, joining a family business seems to solve a number of problems for you and your parents. You don’t have to stress about finding a job while you have the opportunity to develop and grow an already established business. Sounds like a win-win situation …

Many family businesses fail or are sold before they reach the second generation. That’s the bad news. Here’s the good news: family businesses are critical to the global economy’s health. According to the 2021 EY and University of St. Gallen Family Business Index, the 500 largest family businesses employ 24.1 million people and generate $7.28 trillion in revenue. This reminds …

Succession is a challenge that every business has to face from time to time. Every employee, from a new recruit to a C-suite executive, needs to be succeeded when they leave their job, retire, or are promoted from their current position. But nowhere is the issue of succession more fundamental than in a family business. You could easily say that, …