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 Will Reach 12 Million Annual Page Views EIX, FamilyBusiness Will Reach 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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Twins Can Be a Family Business's Superpower
by Kimberly Eddleston / Commentary

While forever being part of a duo can be challenging, twins can bring many strengths to their family business when they are aligned with each other. Read more...

How to Transform an Outdated Board
by John Friar and Joseph Giglio / Applied and Practice

Here's how leadership can convince board members to vote for change that may not be in their self-interest but that would be better for the business. Read more...

Managing Emotional Minefields Within Family Businesses
by Dr. Ayoosha Saleem, Francesco Barbera, Simon de Jong, and Arvid Hoffmann / Research Insight

We're all only human -- but preventing outbursts in front of customers and other non-family members preserves your reputation and relationships with stakeholders. Read more...

Why Do We Treat Strangers Better Than Family Members?
by Kimberly Eddleston / Interviews

A family business consultant explores this question, and shares advice on managing conflict, setting boundaries, and cultivating more kindness within the family. Read more...

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Supported by the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Supported by the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation