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Viewpoint: Why educating family shareholders is a top priority for Germany’s Mittelstand
The culture of stewardship is being eroded by short-termism of non-operational family shareholders
Viewpoint: Engaging the next gen is crucial for Italian family businesses
A mechanistic process with the next gen will no longer work - new ideas are needed, says Italy's best…
Viewpoint: Succession with Chinese characteristics
Succession issues are universal, but in China, some of those issues have particular twists
Viewpoint: Family businesses – the digital revolution is coming to get you
Some family businesses have embraced the digital revolution, but most haven't - and that is a big concern…
ViewPoint: Beyond the profit motive – the example of TATA
The values of the founders of TATA are sometimes overlooked in today's society. They shouldn't be
Why women flourish in family businesses
Families are by their nature gender mixed teams, which could be one reason that their businesses are…
ViewPoint: 4 challenges for Chinese family businesses
Almost all businesses in China started in the past 30 years, and many are still founder-owned
What sort of growth is good?
Classical economics says that if a business doesn't grow, it will die
ViewPoint: Family capital is a powerful, dangerous force
Families have a unique currency, but it must be nurtured and directed correctly to become a positive…
Viewpoint: Outsiders can solve the growth conundrum
Family businesses face many challenges to remain competitive, and the best solution is often to bring…
ViewPoint: How policymakers can help family firms
They often concentrate on SMEs, but if politicians really want to boost economic growth they should help…
ViewPoint: How do you plan for the long-term?
Many family firms find it hard to think 20 years ahead, but whatever their plans for the business they…