Did William Randolph Hearst create the greatest succession plan ever?
The Hearst Corporation today is one of America's biggest and most successful media groups
Is Sweden the best place in the world to have a family business?
No one would have ever guessed that Sweden has arguably the most favourable tax regime in the world for…
Interview: Matteo Lunelli and the Ferrari of family businesses
The leader of one of Italy's best known brands says the country's family businesses need to improve their…
Family offices: Five interesting investment themes
What are the dominant investment issues for the wealthiest investors?
Don’t get too carried away about the importance of family businesses
Let's not be too conventional with our wisdom...history shows it's not such a good idea
The golden era of the family office is over. Here’s five reasons why
In the last thirty years their numbers have grown extremely rapidly - that can't be sustained
Family businesses and the entrepreneurial conundrum
One of the best ways to ensure continuing entrepreneurship is to retain the family CEO
All what’s wrong about governance correctness
Family businesses are increasingly being pushed to follow “good” governance, but does better governance…
Family businesses – still a man’s world
The sector is slow to adapt to the wider trends in society when it comes to gender equality
Most family-linked investment groups underperform
Long-term performance is much better, but their short-term troubles are a worry
Banks are coming after family offices
They've had to eat humble pie for too long, now they want your business...
The wonderful parallel universe of Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett has a point, the cradle of capitalism in the 21st century may actually be in Omaha
Ten brother business combos
They don't always get on, but sometimes they do and create business dynasties as a result