Commission Recommendation on the Transfer of Business
Commission’s recommendations to support the transfer of SMEs.
FBs in the News: Why Family Firms are the Business
The Independant’s Helen Brown investigates the ups and downs of being part of a family business.
Family-run businesses more robust
This article describes the strengths of a Family-run businesses compared to other companies, and how they have reacted to the current recession.
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.