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4 Side-Effects of Power That Can Destroy Your Family Business

Photo by Sebastian Voortman from Pexels Famed English historian Lord Acton once said, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” The pages of...
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6 Tips on Succession – How to Pass Your Family Business

Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels Powered by One of the most common questions related to family businesses is: how can a successful business be passed on...
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Creating a Branding Strategy on a Budget: Tips from a Communications Expert

My name is Ursula Winzel, and I am a marketing and branding specialist. From an early stage in my career, I always dreamed of...
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Raymond Weil: Behind-the-Scenes of a Family Run Swiss Luxury Watch Brand

Interview with Raymond Weil CEO Elie Bernheim In the 1970’s, the advent of the quartz watchmaking technology kicked off what later became known as the Quartz Crisis,...
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Beware of the Halo Effect

Image Source: Min An via Pexels Avoid Being Tricked by Business Success Stories In their efforts to achieve high performance, managers look to books and articles...
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Is Your Family Company Ready for Intergenerational Changes?

Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels In the lifecycle of a family business, the family undergoes three major events: birth, marriage, and death. While each event...
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The ‘Familyness’ of Family Firms

Image Source: Pixabay via Pexels Is the Family Aspect a Competitive Business Edge? Family firms are the most common form of businesses in the world. It...
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Financial Strategy for Family Businesses in Troubled Times

Image Source: rawpixel.com from Pexels The entrepreneurial spirit is the driving force behind the success of family-owned companies. Strategic initiatives, vertical or horizontal expansion, development...
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Excellence in Italian Design – Interview with Giovanni del Vecchio, CEO of Giorgetti

Interview with Giorgetti CEO Giovanni del Vecchio For centuries, Italian furniture was a symbol of taste and luxurious living. Even as brands such as IKEA...
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Bold Entrepreneurship or Stable Leadership? Questions for the Next Generation Leader

Founders of family businesses are usually known for their entrepreneurial drive and spirit. This leads to the members of the following generation experiencing considerable...