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.


Do Family Meals Fuel Entrepreneurship in Family Businesses?

Should families talk about their business during mealtime? On the one hand, some argue that mealtime should be about the family, with time being devoted to building family bonds and personal Read More...

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Author: Kimberly Eddleston

Family Meals Ignite the Entrepreneurial Spirit

The family often has a strong influence on whether or not someone becomes an entrepreneur. Because they shape values, education, and experiences, families are often referred to as the "oxygen that Read More...

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Author: Kimberly Eddleston

Should You Tweet Like Elon? When It Pays to be Provocative

Entrepreneurs often use social media platforms like Twitter or Instagram as a low-cost way to connect with their ventures' stakeholders. Superstar entrepreneurs often use it to wield their clout, Read More...

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Authors: Benedikt Seigner , Hana Milanov , Erik Lundmark and Dean Shepherd

COVID Policy Interventions Changed How Companies Hire

Recruiting and hiring the right people can have a dramatic impact on firm performance,  especially at new ventures. However, economic, social, and political factors can shape the job market in Read More...

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Authors: David Lucas , Cristiano Bellavitis and David Park

ADHD Can Affect Entrepreneurs’ Earnings and Business Success

The mental health crisis has affected public safety, schools, politics and business and provoked a worldwide discussion on how we can better help individuals who are suffering from mental illness. Read More...

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Authors: Vassiliki Bamiatzi and Nick Williams

From Solo to Team: Helping Siblings Maintain Your Valuable Outside Relationships

A family business founder or leader often toils for years to cultivate good relationships with people, organizations, and businesses outside the family, including banks, suppliers, customers, and the Read More...

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Authors: Luis Cisneros , Bérangère Deschamps and Sebastien Geindre

Failing Forward: Unsuccessful Crowdfunding Campaigns Can Strengthen Your Venture 

Crowdfunding is a powerful tool for nascent entrepreneurs seeking to raise money for their ventures. But many entrepreneurs don't realize that popular crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter might Read More...

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Authors: Regan Stevenson , Jared Allen and Tang Wang

FamilyBusiness.org Forges Alliance With Family Business Review

FamilyBusiness.org and Family Business Review have formed an alliance to offer family enterprises around the world research-tested advice on how to build, manage and sustain vibrant businesses.  Read More...

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Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and Mat Hughes

How Famous Family Firms Use Their History to Connect With Stakeholders

Tangible items like postcards, photos, old accounting books, or logos and images from brand and advertising campaigns are more than just mementos of a family business’s past. They create the family Read More...

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Authors: Luca Manelli , Vittoria Magrelli , Josip Kotlar , Federico Frattini and Antonio Messeni Petruzzelli

How Family Firms Can Ensure Being Sustainable Pays Off

One of the greatest challenges today for any firm is to operate a sustainable business model. Besides helping to address climate change, such a model can help improve firm performance. When a firm is Read More...

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Authors: Adrian Stutz , Sabrina Schell and Andreas Hack