Research Insight
This type of article provides practical advice and takeaways based on previously published research articles in other journals. It is written in a journalistic, accessible style that is easily understood by non-academic audiences.
Entrepreneurs often use social media platforms like Twitter or Instagram as a low-cost way to connect with their ventures' stakeholders. Superstar entrepreneurs often use it to wield their clout, Read More...
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Authors: Benedikt Seigner , Hana Milanov , Erik Lundmark and Dean Shepherd
Recruiting and hiring the right people can have a dramatic impact on firm performance, especially at new ventures. However, economic, social, and political factors can shape the job market in Read More...
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Authors: David Lucas , Cristiano Bellavitis and David Park
The mental health crisis has affected public safety, schools, politics and business and provoked a worldwide discussion on how we can better help individuals who are suffering from mental illness. Read More...
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Authors: Vassiliki Bamiatzi and Nick Williams
A family business founder or leader often toils for years to cultivate good relationships with people, organizations, and businesses outside the family, including banks, suppliers, customers, and the Read More...
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Authors: Luis Cisneros , Bérangère Deschamps and Sebastien Geindre
Crowdfunding is a powerful tool for nascent entrepreneurs seeking to raise money for their ventures. But many entrepreneurs don't realize that popular crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter might Read More...
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Authors: Regan Stevenson , Jared Allen and Tang Wang
FamilyBusiness.org and Family Business Review have formed an alliance to offer family enterprises around the world research-tested advice on how to build, manage and sustain vibrant businesses. Read More...
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Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and Mat Hughes
Tangible items like postcards, photos, old accounting books, or logos and images from brand and advertising campaigns are more than just mementos of a family business’s past. They create the family Read More...
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Authors: Luca Manelli , Vittoria Magrelli , Josip Kotlar , Federico Frattini and Antonio Messeni Petruzzelli
One of the greatest challenges today for any firm is to operate a sustainable business model. Besides helping to address climate change, such a model can help improve firm performance. When a firm is Read More...
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Authors: Adrian Stutz , Sabrina Schell and Andreas Hack
One of the key concerns for family businesses is continuity. Unlike non-family firms, many family businesses display a longevity that may span over centuries. In order to survive such long periods, Read More...
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Authors: Wojciech Czakon , Monika Hajdas and Joanna Radomska
Promoting the family behind the family business can often bring benefits. Consumers can feel better about a product or service – and more likely to trust it and buy it -- if they know a Read More...
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Authors: Emanuela Rondi , Carlotta Benedetti , Cristina Bettinelli and Alfredo De Massis