Research Insight
This type of article provides practical advice and takeaways based on previously published research articles in other journals. It is written in a journalistic, accessible style that is easily understood by non-academic audiences.
Bragging about your family connection is universally bad, but even pride in your accomplishments must be displayed carefully -- especially in eastern cultures. In my experience working with Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Author: Fabian Bernhard
Family firms take note: A study of chocolate makers showed that shared values, commitment, and a long-term outlook are good for both relationships and business. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Jennifer Woolley and Jo-Ellen Pozner
Part of our mission at EIX and FamilyBusiness.org is giving entrepreneurs access to new knowledge generated by top-notch academic research. As part of that mission, we have partnered with Academy of Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Daniel Forbes and Prithviraj Chattopadhyay
A study of chocolate makers shows that shared values, commitment, and a long-term outlook are good for both relationships and business. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Jennifer Woolley and Jo-Ellen Pozner
But there is more: To earn their loyalty and business, consumers also want to see high commitment to a broader range of stakeholders. Organizations send signals to their stakeholders to communicate Read More...
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Authors: Olivia Aronson , Sara Hanson and Matthew LaFont
Activities like selling in physical stores, regular trips to the bank, driving company cars, and talking openly about business growth can make business owners targets. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read More...
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Authors: Paul Sanchez , Matthew Wood , Tim Michaelis and Jaime Suarez
Activities like selling in physical stores, regular trips to the bank, driving company cars, and talking openly about business growth can make business owners targets. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Paul Sanchez , Matthew Wood , Tim Michaelis and Jaime Suarez
The goals of the family and the business are often at odds. Family history can inspire bold and necessary steps that are still in harmony with the family’s image of itself. A family sitting Read More...
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Authors: Lara Pecis , Bingbing Ge and Florian Bauer
In emerging economies, personal relationships encourage microfinance borrowers to repay their loans, but can spur panic when crisis hits. In November of 2016, the government of India announced Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Arzi Adbi , Matthew Lee and Jasjit Singh
Many family firms are not fully sure of their legacy and how to communicate it to others. Research suggests ways to get a better handle on it. Family businesses are the most prevalent type of Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Miruna Radu-Lefebvre , Jim Davis and William Gartner