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Are family businesses ‘turning a blind eye’ to poor performance?

If the results of our latest web poll on family business are anything to go by, then family loyalties could be clouding the judgement of a surprising number of business owners. Our online survey found that almost half of business owners questioned (45 per cent) had turned a blind eye to poor performance in the [...]

Managing change in family businesses

There is no escaping the fact that change is a fact of life. And it is inevitable for all businesses too – regardless of their size or sector. However, the effective management of change is essential for any organisation, but especially so for family-run businesses. Family businesses are often more resistant to change, which is [...]