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Succession, Money, and Relationships Were Top-10 Topics in 2023

FamilyBusiness.org aspires to be the #1 peer-reviewed resource for thought leadership in family business Read More...

Category: Commentary

Authors: Mat Hughes and Kimberly Eddleston

Why Families and Their Firms Behave Badly

Relationship conflict within the family -- characterized by animosity, personality clashes, and negative Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: Roland Kidwell , Kimberly Eddleston , Linda Kidwell , John Cater and Ellison Howard

Managing Emotional Minefields Within Family Businesses

a family get-together, or in Adam’s case, a family member’s interaction with family business customers Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: Dr. Ayoosha Saleem , Francesco Barbera , Simon de Jong and Arvid Hoffmann

Why Do We Treat Strangers Better Than Family Members?

A big relationship problem can affect not only family businesses, but also our personal lives: We often Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Kimberly Eddleston

Punishment, Reward, Control: How Money Shows Up in the Business Family

also how money can complicate family relationships and decision-making processes, fuel family conflicts Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Claudia Binz Astrachan and Anneleen Michiels

Attitudes Towards Money Can Cloud Family Business Decisions

Predictably, this often leads to challenges on both the business and familial fronts. Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Claudia Binz Astrachan and Anneleen Michiels

Family Firms May Need More Legal Advice Than They Think

, primarily covering either business law or family law. Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: Kajsa Haag , Hanna Almlöf , Marina Madsen and Mette Neville

Good Intentions Can Sow Dysfunction at Family Businesses

People wear many hats at family businesses: owners, managers, and family members. Read More...

Category: Interviews

Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and Sara Stern

The Family Business 'Generation Gap' Can Undermine Success

The upcoming generation of family firm leaders often don't see things the same way as their parents and Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Kimberly Eddleston