The three-circle model of family business, introduced by Renato Tagiuri and John A. Davis in the 1980s, provides a comprehensive...

Business owners often underestimate the impact their death or incapacity will have on the short-term continuation of their business. In...

CEOs are under immense pressure to lead, manage and deliver all-important growth in the current climate. As a result, it’s vital that...

A family charter, also known as a family constitution or family governance document, is a formal written agreement or set of principles...

While the specific pillars of success for family businesses can vary depending on the industry, size, and individual circumstances, here...

When a new CEO has been appointed that is only the first part of the succession process complete. The second stage is the all-important...

Family firms have long been a cornerstone of the global economy, contributing significantly to job creation and economic growth. These...

The ultimate goal of many enterprising families is growing a prospering organization stewarded by a committed group of united family...

As we enter deeper into the 21st century family businesses have a world of opportunity in front of them but need to take stock and act...

Family charters are becoming increasingly popular. But what are they, and what can they do to enhance your business? There is an amount...

In a family business how do you deal with someone wanting to cash in their shares and how do you value them? As family businesses pass...

What makes family firms succeed where others fail? Here we take a look at what the family business community think is important and...

Employing family members can present a number of challenges for the family business owner; occasionally it forces families to consider...

In time, family business structures will become more complex, leading to inevitable conflicts within the family circle. Disagreements are...

One of the main functions of a family business structure is to guarantee its continuity. To do this, it is necessary not only that the...

A family charter or constitution, documents the shared vision and values of the family and its policies regarding the ownership and...

A family constitution is a confidential family document outlining their vision and agreement on ownership and management of the business....

In many ways, family businesses sit at the heart of commerce in our country. From small scale business-to-consumer outfits to larger...

Family businesses are vital to the UK economy and contribute hundreds of billions to the UK’s GDP. They have unique advantages including...

In today’s turbulent world undertaking board reviews is a vital part of good governance practice. As well as enabling performance to be...