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Will Your In-Laws Help or Hurt Your Family Business? By Marco Mismetti, Emanuela Rondi and Cristina Bettinelli on Thu Sep 14 2023 We’ve seen the remarkable impact of in-laws on famous family businesses, for better or worse. Examples include the infamous Gucci family feud between Maurizio Gucci and his wife Patrizia Reggiani, Read more
When Can Fintech Do the Most Good? By Arzi Adbi and Siddharth Natarajan on Thu Sep 14 2023 Fintech is an increasingly important innovation for businesses across the world. Fintech broadly refers to technologies that enable banking and financial services. As fintech has the power to diffuse Read more
What If a Hedge Fund Invests in my Family Business? By Matthias G. Leute, Yannick Bammens, Martin Carree and Jolien Huybrechts on Wed Sep 13 2023 At many publicly traded firms, the presence of activist investors forces them to innovate. This didn't hold true at the family businesses we studied. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in Read more
Simple Rules Can Power Up Your Global Strategy By Dr. Yoel Asseraf on Tue Sep 05 2023 Leonardo Da Vinci once said, "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” But in today’s world of international business, things have never been more complex. The combination of intensified Read more
Small and Medium-Sized Firms Are Less Prepared for Crises By John Parnell on Wed Aug 30 2023 Newer, smaller businesses, often led by entrepreneurs, are usually comfortable operating in dynamic, ever-changing, and even unpredictable environments. They are quicker than larger firms to innovate Read more
Attract and Retain the Best People As You Grow By Doug Farren on Fri Aug 18 2023 All businesses confront their own talent management challenges at some point. Small businesses and startups, typically consisting of the founder/owner and perhaps one or two key employees, struggle Read more
Do Family Meals Fuel Entrepreneurship in Family Businesses? By Kimberly Eddleston on Thu Jul 27 2023 Should families talk about their business during mealtime? On the one hand, some argue that mealtime should be about the family, with time being devoted to building family bonds and personal Read more
Family Meals Ignite the Entrepreneurial Spirit By Kimberly Eddleston on Fri Jul 07 2023 The family often has a strong influence on whether or not someone becomes an entrepreneur. Because they shape values, education, and experiences, families are often referred to as the "oxygen that Read more
Should You Tweet Like Elon? When It Pays to be Provocative By Benedikt Seigner, Hana Milanov, Erik Lundmark and Dean Shepherd on Thu Jul 06 2023 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
COVID Policy Interventions Changed How Companies Hire By David Lucas, Cristiano Bellavitis and David Park on Mon Jun 19 2023 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 nuanced Read more