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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


The Unique Challenges Of Running A Family Business
Running a family business is a journey filled with unique challenges and rewards. As family dynamics intertwine with business operations,...
Apr 7, 2025


Safeguarding Family Businesses And Preserving Heritage
Family businesses often embody generations of hard work, dedication, and a deep sense of heritage. Maintaining control of such a business...
Apr 4, 2025


Mitigating IHT & Divorce Risks: Strategic Planning For Families Post Budget
Boodle Hatfield's William Rollin (Partner – Family and Divorce) and Laura Cullinane (Senior Associate – Tax and Trusts) reflect on the...
Mar 12, 2025


Keep Business Conversations Off The Table At Christmas
The holiday table is a space for joy and connection, not a boardroom. Mixing business with family time can quickly sour the mood,...
Dec 12, 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


The Heart of Family Business: How People Make All the Difference
In the world of family-owned businesses, it’s not just profit margins, legacy, or product lines that define success—it’s the people....
Oct 7, 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


Harnessing The Strengths Of Family Relationships For Long-Term Success
Maximising family ownership in a business and leveraging the strengths of familial relationships can be a game-changer for long-term...
Oct 1, 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


Narcissistic Behaviour In Family Firms
The impact of narcissistic behaviour in family businesses is a complex and often destructive force that can affect both the operational...
Aug 23, 2024


Aligning Values: The Key To Family Cohesion In Family Firms
Family businesses are distinctive entities that blend personal relationships with professional pursuits. Although they benefit from...
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


Finding The Balance Between Being A Family & Working In Business Together
Navigating the complexities of a family business can be challenging. With the mingling of familial ties and professional...
Nov 23, 2023


Conflict Resolution Forums
One of the main functions of a family business structure is to guarantee its continuity. To do this, it is necessary not only that the...
Jul 12, 2023


Family Legacy As A Critical Educational & Engagement Tool
This legacy article covers how a business family legacy does not only serve as a thought garden, an oasis of wisdom for the family, their...
Jun 30, 2023

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