Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary
//April 23, 2024 - Issue #116
Dick Schulze Reflects on Our Growing Impact The Best Buy founder, whose charitable foundation supports our site, reflects on our growing reach to family business leaders around the world.
A Family's Non-Financial Values Shape Its Sustainability Strategy Families that focus on renewing their non-financial values in future generations are more likely to have a formal program.
Our Mission: Bringing You Research-Based Business Insights Entrepreneurs and family businesses need practical takeaways supported by academic rigor. 
Using AI to Grow Your Family Business AI promises to be a tidal wave that wipes out old processes and re-shapes businesses at every stage. Top thinkers share their perspectives in these articles.
Timeless Lessons from Dick Schulze The founder of Best Buy (and EIX and FamilyBusiness.org) has always had a passion for helping business owners succeed. He lives by these rules.
Family Business Succession: Your Questions Answered This new page of FamilyBusiness.org answers many of your most important questions about succession and has links to dozens of articles.
EIX, FamilyBusiness Surpass 12 Million Annual Page Views From just 20,000 views 10 years ago, the two sites have had explosive year-over-year growth. 
Founder resistance is often more complicated than control. Empathy can help families understand what founders are trying to protect — and what their continued involvement may be preventing. Read more...
Families often struggle to decide whether shares should be divided equally among children or reflect leadership, sacrifice, and “sweat equity.” Read more...
Family businesses often rely on loyalty, long-term thinking and strong relationships. But research shows those same strengths can backfire when crisis hits. Read more...
A study of German family firms shows that regular, meaningful contact between the family office and the family can preserve shared purpose after an exit. Read more...
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