Overcoming Tragedy in the Family Business – Case of the Brolin Family
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The Brolin family seemed to have it all: a flourishing high-end retail business now going into its third generation;...
9 Generations of Family Shoe Making: The Story of van Bommel
For nine generations the art of shoe-making has been transmitted in the Dutch van Bommel family. Succeeding centuries of high quality manufacturing, the three...
Les Miserables – Should Children Receive Inheritances?
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Some time ago, I wrote about how each generation in a family business is expected to contribute toward the company...
How to Bridge the Generation Gap in Your Family Business
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The Woods brothers, second-generation heirs to an empire of food distribution nationwide, were facing their first crisis related to...
Five Biggest IPOs of All Time
In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in interest regarding IPOs. With so many start ups and firms popping up in the...
Starters – Injecting New Energy in the Family Business
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In this Family Business Leadership Series, we discover the four Leadership Natures and explains how to unleash their highest potential....
Nine Fascinating Business Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
The world at large is a crazy place, and the world of business is no exception. Hidden behind the at-times boring economic forecasts and...
Ghosts and Secrets that Haunt Your Family Enterprise
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In a family business, honesty and trust are paramount. The reality is, however, that most families have secrets...
Visionaries – Are They the Best Choice for Leading a Family Company?
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We began this series by providing an overview of four types of leadership natures (Visionary, Starter, Grower, and Maintainer) and...
Avoiding the Biggest Nightmare for Family Businesses
Four decades ago, Peter Woods, founded a modest grocery business. Throughout the years, his tireless effort turned the business into a strong organisation led...