Korvac Holdings: What makes a family business?

Family businesses are an essential part of the global economy, as they combine the power of a common goal. Long-term vision, and deep personal commitment. But these unique characteristics create a special context in which personal relationships bl...

Ferrero, Fiat, Intesa Sanpaolo and Eni invest in pleasure assets to enhance their reputations and family ties. But collections also become a strategic tool to enhance corporate identity, stimulate employee creativity and enhance national heritage.

Cristina Carvajal, President of one of Latin America's most respected family enterprises, discusses the benefits of having a family member as the CEO of the family business.

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is a significant challenge, especially for family-owned businesses where family matters and business operations are deeply intertwined.

Building trust in family-owned companies involves overcoming challenges from overlapping family and business dynamics. Non-family employees often face a “glass ceiling” due to perceived favoritism and limited career growth. Strategies like transpa...

This study expands upon previous research on family firm leadership by exploring the role of CEO identity – i.e., family vs. nonfamily CEO – concerning the way media perceive the brand of the family firm– i.e., brand importance. Drawing on endorse...

Working with family members in a business setting is a unique experience that brings both opportunities and challenges. Entrepreneurial families—those engaged in creating and managing businesses over generations—often rely on the strength of famil...

September 2024 marks a turning point in corporate management and a drama in the management world, which began with an essay by Paul Graham, patron of Silicon Valley's leading startup incubator, Y Combinator.Graham coins a new paradigm, the founder...

Entrepreneurial families play a vital role in shaping the global economy and society. These families, engaged in creating and managing businesses across generations, share a commitment to long-term growth, wealth preservation, and legacy building.

An exploration of mental health in family business and its triggers, symptoms, and implications on the family enterprise ecosystem with tangible next steps to help leaders achieve long-term success.