Keeping kin in the firm
The concept of “emotional ownership” and the attachment of families to their businesses.
Tips for avoiding family misfortunes
This article shows some of the problems that William Lauder, chief executive of Estée Lauder, had to face when entering the family business.
Communication for Transfer of Business
Commission communication regarding transfer of SMEs.
Two tips and a challenge (January/February 2005)
In this article, Jane Hilburt-Davis, a family business consultant, offers two tips and challenges for firms ran by family.
Challenges in managing Family Business
Common threats to a Family Business
What really makes the differences?
This article describes and compares how family members react to critical issues that they face while working for their family business.
Financial Affairs of UK Family Companies
Grant Thornton in association with SandAire and Manchester Business School produced a report highlighting the factors that influence key financial and succession planning decisions for family businesses.