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Governance


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


Built to Last. Family Firms Prioritise Long-Term Stability Over Short-Term Gains
In an era dominated by quarterly reports, rapid scale-ups, and investor-driven decision making, family businesses stand apart. Quietly...
Jun 25, 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


The Building Blocks For Creating A Family Charter
A family charter is a foundational document that outlines the values, vision, and framework for managing a family business. It serves as...
Dec 10, 2024


Effective Governance Is Critical For Long-Term Family Business Success
Effective governance frameworks are critical for the long-term success of a family business, ensuring that the interplay between family...
Dec 10, 2024


Laying The Foundations For A Successful Family Business
The prospect of setting up a family business can be both exciting and daunting in equal measure. Whilst the promise of building a...
Nov 20, 2024


The Role of Governance in Family Offices and How to Embed It Effortlessly
Family offices, which manage high-net-worth families' wealth and affairs, increasingly recognise the importance of robust governance...
Oct 16, 2024


The Pillars Of Success for Multigenerational Family Businesses
Multigenerational family businesses are the bedrock of many economies, combining the strengths of tradition and innovation to create...
Sep 12, 2024


Crafting A Family Constitution: A Blueprint For Harmony And Success
As the dynamics of family and business relationships grow increasingly complex, families can benefit from creating a formal 'family...
Sep 11, 2024


Governance As A Key To Building Legacy
Only 40% of family-owned businesses reach the second generation, 13% get to the third, and just 3% are passed down to a fourth generation...
Aug 9, 2024


Making The Transition From A Family Business To A Business Family
Family businesses have been the backbone of economies worldwide, blending personal relationships with professional pursuits. However, as...
Jul 18, 2024


The Core Principles Of Stewardship For Family Firms
For family businesses to be successful and long-lasting, stewardship is crucial. It is a key characteristic of businesses that attain...
Jul 17, 2024


Should I Care About Corporate Governance?
On 22 April 2021, the European Confederation of Directors Associations published its updated Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles...
Jun 25, 2024


Techniques For Safeguarding The Family Business
With almost 300,000 family businesses representing a staggering 83.9% of private businesses in Scotland, it is understandable that they...
Jun 11, 2024


Family Business: Why Planning Ahead Needs To Happen Right Now
While every family business needs to plan for the future, conversations about what this means in practice aren’t always easy. The Logan...
Apr 19, 2024


The Underlying Purpose Of A Family Council
Family council serves as a crucial forum for fostering communication, unity, and collaboration within a family unit. Its underlying...
Feb 27, 2024


Create The Right Structures For Personal, Family & Business Aspirations
Research regularly shows that many family businesses do not have in place formal arrangements regarding their relationships as owners...
Feb 26, 2024


The Evolution Of A Family Business
The evolution of a family business is a fascinating journey that often begins with a visionary founder. In the early stages, the...
Feb 26, 2024


Creating A Family Charter For Family Business Success
Family business owners often see their business as “the additional family member at the dining room table.” Preparing a family charter...
Feb 22, 2024


Creating Your Family Business Charter
A family business charter or code of conduct, can be the key to successful family dynamics and business endeavors. Many families in...
Feb 20, 2024

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