Governance
When it comes to governance, US and UK family firms outperform
Asset managers can help to improve governance, says report
All what’s wrong about governance correctness
Family businesses are increasingly being pushed to follow “good” governance, but does better governance lea…
Why conflict is good for family businesses
Creative destruction can be a positive thing, leading to innovation
The oldies running businesses aren’t going quietly
Despite all the best-practice advisors and case studies, there will always be messy successions, especially…
WealthSpike: Thou shalt never admit nepotism – but why not?
Education and outside experience is only window dressing
“Family gravity” – doesn’t it just mean strong leadership?
Straightforward language is sometimes more adept at describing a business phenomenon
Is succession planning irrelevant?
A new way at looking at succession at family businesses might be more relevant to the sector as it evolves…
Family businesses are going to set up more family offices
Governance structures can be overseen by private offices
Everyone says a sizeable business needs a board of directors, but does it?
Some billion dollar companies flourish without boards of directors
Do family businesses need “rooms” to operate effectively?
The optimum number of rooms for a family business is four...
Family office versus family business
Despite a court ruling, a conflict between the family office of one of the world's wealthiest individuals…
Policymakers should look at family businesses when talking long-term
Maybe there should be tax breaks for family businesses, rather than higher taxes for short-term investing…