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The Emotional Ties That Shape Decision-Making In Family Businesses
In a typical boardroom, decisions are driven by data, profit margins, and shareholder value. In a family business, those same decisions...
Jun 26, 2025


Keeping It In The Family – But Not In the Boardroom
Family businesses form the bedrock of the global economy. From traditional high-street shops to cutting-edge tech start-ups, the...
Jun 25, 2025


We’re Family Too: The Importance Of Relationships With Non-family Employees In Family Firms
Kiran Kandade, Nan Jiang and Joyce Ko from the Family Business Team at Brunel University share their thoughts on the importance of...
Jun 6, 2025


Family Businesses Are Centred Around Values That Matter
Family businesses are a cornerstone of the global economy, contributing significantly to employment and GDP in many countries. Despite...
Oct 25, 2024


Trust That Holds The Family Business Together
Family business-built connections with the family and business are created through the essential elements of trust. Entrepreneurial...
Oct 25, 2024


The Double-Edged Sword Of In-Laws In Family firms
Family businesses are often seen as the backbone of many economies, with success stories that span generations. Built on strong personal bonds, shared values, and a deep level of trust, these businesses thrive on the unique dynamic that comes from family involvement. However, introducing in-laws into the mix can significantly shift this balance. While in-laws can bring fresh perspectives and valuable skills to a family business, their involvement also risks creating complicat
Oct 22, 2024


The Power Of Emotional Capital In Family Firms
Family businesses stand apart from other enterprises in many ways, but one of the most defining characteristics is the powerful interplay...
Oct 21, 2024


Family Business: The Complex Dynamics Of Business And Blood!
Running a family business offers a unique blend of professional and personal rewards, but it also comes with its own set of challenges...
Oct 4, 2024


Maintaining Harmony & Managing Disagreement In A Family Business
Running a family business can be deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to build and nurture a legacy across generations. However, it...
Oct 2, 2024


The Psychology Of Family Businesses – Understanding Motivations & Goals
Beyond the bricks and mortar, beyond the balance sheets, lies the motivations and goals that drive the hearts and minds of family...
Aug 27, 2024


The Importance Of Understanding Family Dynamics In Business
Family businesses are the lifeblood of many economies worldwide, representing a staggering 85% of all global businesses, employing...
Aug 22, 2024


The Anna Karenina Principle & Family Businesses
Over the last two decades, I have worked with enterprising families as an advisor on their governance structures as well as providing...
Aug 17, 2024


Embracing The Discomfort Of Growth With Playfulness
Discomfort is a complicated soul; we can often feel many discomforts at once about contradictory things. Reality is not a model, it's...
Aug 8, 2024


The Importance Of Boundaries In Family Firms
Establishing boundaries is a cornerstone for the enduring success of family businesses, serving as a vital mechanism for navigating the...
Jun 12, 2024

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