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.
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
One of the key concerns for family businesses is continuity. Unlike non-family firms, many family businesses display a longevity that may span over centuries. In order to survive such long periods, Read More...
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Authors: Wojciech Czakon , Monika Hajdas and Joanna Radomska
Promoting the family behind the family business can often bring benefits. Consumers can feel better about a product or service – and more likely to trust it and buy it -- if they know a Read More...
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Authors: Emanuela Rondi , Carlotta Benedetti , Cristina Bettinelli and Alfredo De Massis
Expanding into other countries can open up new opportunities and revenue streams for all kinds of businesses around the world. This is especially true within the European Union, where products can Read More...
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Authors: Claudia Pongelli , Antonio Majocchi , Jonathan Bauweraerts , Salvatore Sciascia , Matteo Giuliano Caroli and Alain Verbeke
By Christian Busch and Harry Barkema In more advanced economies around the world, entrepreneurs can count on a network of established institutions that help them launch and grow a business: local and Read More...
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Author: Christian Busch
In 2013, Chip Tate was on the verge of taking Balcones Distilling to the next level. Since 2008, he had been building his Waco, Texas-based craft whiskey business literally with his own hands, Read More...
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Authors: Theodore L. Waldron , Jeffery S. McMullen , Oleg Petrenko , Lori Tribble Trudell , Olivia Aronson and James C Wetherbe
Part 2 of a two-part series. Read part 1 here . Family business succession planning is a difficult process – and it is even more challenging in cases where divorce and adoption complicate family Read More...
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Authors: Leona Rethmann and Nadine Kammerlander
Why are some ventures more successful than others? In entrepreneurship research, scholars have explored the role of many different factors, including personal characteristics such as emotional and Read More...
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Authors: Regan Stevenson and Jared Allen
Saoirse was intrigued with her launch customer’s request. They criticized some components of her firm’s product for 45 minutes – then asked if the same components could be made out of a Read More...
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Authors: Raja Singaram and Gabi Kaffka
With family-owned businesses accounting for a whopping share of the economy, the nature of family members’ individual career development in that sector is important and interesting. How indeed do Read More...
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Authors: Leona Achtenhagen , Kajsa Haag , Kajsa Hultén and Jen Lundgren