Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary

April 23, 2024 - Issue #116

Dick Schulze Reflects on Our Growing Impact 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 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 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 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 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.
Passing down the founder's charisma to the next generation
Family Business Succession: Your Questions Answered 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 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.
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When Is a Family Business Leader Too Old?
by Salvatore Sciascia / Commentary

Recent events in the US Presidential race have focused many on the question: When is someone too old to lead? Here's how family firms can think things through. Read more...

A False Sense of Urgency Helps Neither Family Nor Business
by Joseph Astrachan and Claudia Binz Astrachan / Practice Insight

Rushed decisions tend to lead to bad outcomes. So does avoiding decisions because we’re afraid of conflict. This framework helps businesses think realistically about decision urgency. Read more...

The Next Generation Can Help the Family Firm Innovate
by Richard Schulze and Ritch Sorenson / Commentary

Best Buy Founder Richard Shulze and Ritch Sorenson of the University of St. Thomas explore the opportunities that come with a changing of the guard. Read more...

How Founders Can Stay Relevant When the Next Gen Takes Over
by Kimberly Eddleston / Interviews

A family business advisor says a change in leadership is like passing the baton in a relay race. Don't let go too abruptly. Read more...

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Managing Emotional Minefields Within Family Businesses
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Supported by the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Supported by the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation