In business as in marriage, planning for unseen circumstances can help make potential obstacles easier to navigate for co-founders. For...

News stories in the media about poor leadership and a toxic culture at well-known organisations are becoming increasingly commonplace....

Governance in family businesses plays a crucial role in determining their potential for long-term success and sustainability. Unlike...

Business owners often underestimate the impact their death or incapacity will have on the short-term continuation of their business. In...

CEOs are under immense pressure to lead, manage and deliver all-important growth in the current climate. As a result, it’s vital that...

A family charter, also known as a family constitution or family governance document, is a formal written agreement or set of principles...

While the specific pillars of success for family businesses can vary depending on the industry, size, and individual circumstances, here...

When a new CEO has been appointed that is only the first part of the succession process complete. The second stage is the all-important...

The ultimate goal of many enterprising families is growing a prospering organization stewarded by a committed group of united family owners. And while many succeed in developing a successful organization, they struggle with managing the increasingly dispersed and diverse family group. As the family – and with it, the shareholder group – grows, it tends to grow apart: Family members become more distant over time, both geographically and emotionally. With many more relationship

As we enter deeper into the 21st century family businesses have a world of opportunity in front of them but need to take stock and act...

Family charters are becoming increasingly popular. But what are they, and what can they do to enhance your business? There is an amount...

Employing family members can present a number of challenges for the family business owner; occasionally it forces families to consider...

A family constitution is a confidential family document outlining their vision and agreement on ownership and management of the business....

In today’s turbulent world undertaking board reviews is a vital part of good governance practice. As well as enabling performance to be...