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Childhood Social Class Shapes Entrepreneurial Success in Adulthood

Growing up privileged does make things easier, but entrepreneurs from less privileged backgrounds develop strengths that serve them well as business owners. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced Read More...

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Authors: Leif Brändle , Kristie Neff and Eric Zhao

Why Prominent Business Families Dive Into Politics

Across the world -- from Italy's Berlusconi, to the US’s Kennedy family, to Chile's Matte -- wealthy business families have not only been part of the economic elite but are also political Read More...

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Author: Marcelo Ortiz M.

To Survive a Crisis, Re-Think Your Family’s Ties

As global crises are becoming increasingly frequent and unpredictable, family ties and family relationships—or what are collectively called “family social capital”—become critical for the Read More...

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Authors: Elias Hadjielias , Louise Scholes and Mat Hughes

Abundant Marketing Resources Can Hinder Family Firm Innovation

Most people would agree that businesses benefit from three core marketing resources: strong market knowledge, great relationships with customers and suppliers, and a sterling public image, brand, and Read More...

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Authors: Qilin Hu , Mat Hughes and Paul Hughes