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.


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

How Family Businesses Survive Unexpected ‘Wild Cards’

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

Falling from Grace: How Scandals Affect Family Businesses

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

Diverse Boards Help Family Businesses Expand Internationally

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

Networks Help Social Ventures Thrive in Emerging Economies

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