Family Businesses

News and Trends

Only 7% of Indian Heirs Feel Obligated to Take Over Family Businesses

Nearly nine in ten Indian business owners express confidence in the next generation's ability to manage family wealth. Still, 45 per cent, and a majority of first-generation entrepreneurs say they don't expect their children to take over operations

Leadership

Rough Ride: What family business can teach corporate world on reining in succession drama in the boardroom

If, like me, you've been watching the neo-Western drama Yellowstone on Netflix, you'll know the real drama isn't in the battle for cattle or land, but in who takes over the family ranch that Kevin Costner's John Dutton and his ancestors have spent nearly 150 years protecting.

Growth Strategies

Carrying The Baton Forward: How Kanan Khimji Balances Innovation With Tradition as a Fifth-Generation Leader of the 155-Year-Old Khimji Ramdas Group in Oman

Khimji sits at the helm of not just one of the nation's biggest conglomerates but also over 150 years of the family-run business' legacy. But the weight of such a rare responsibility has only spurred her on to push the company towards greater milestones.

Living

I Thought I Was a Present Dad — Then Two Moments Changed My Perspective on Work-Life Balance

The more I chased balance in my life, the more I realized I was missing the point. It's not about hours or schedules. It's about perspective. And once I changed mine, everything changed.

News and Trends

India's Family Businesses Drive 40% of Private Philanthropy Contributing INR 18,000 Cr to CSR: Report

The philanthropic endeavors of India's family businesses are not merely acts of charity but are strategic investments in the nation's future. Their focused and professional approach to giving is setting new benchmarks, ensuring that philanthropy in India is both impactful and sustainable.

Growing a Business

3 Hard-Earned Lessons from My Entrepreneurial Journey

The key lessons I've learned about entrepreneurship include building a strong team, believing in my vision, and balancing focus with rest to avoid burnout.

Growth Strategies

75 Years On: MKG Foods' Enduring Innovation

An Entrepreneur UK interview with Philip Mayling, CEO of MKG Foods

Entrepreneurs

Quiet Storm, Loud Impact

These co-workers are rewriting the playbook on creativity, equity, and what it means to build an enduring legacy—together.

Growth Strategies

Dubai Announces New Toolkit to Resolve Family Business Disputes

Initiative launched by Dubai Centre for Family Businesses.

Entrepreneurs

Kin and Kind: The Business of Blending Family and Enterprise

How the Joseph brothers turned family trust into a thriving business, and the lessons their partnership offers for entrepreneurs everywhere

Entrepreneurs

Working with Family: The Unseen Power

Starting a business is always challenging, but when the company is run by family members, the dynamics can shift.

Entrepreneurs

Passing the Torch

Succession planning for Harley Street Skin

Business Models

Baby Boomer Businesses Are Up for Grabs — Here's How Entrepreneurs Can Benefit In 2025

With 12 million boomer-owned businesses up for grabs in 2025, the 'Silver Tsunami' is redefining opportunities. Here's how entrepreneurs can capitalize on this generational shift.

Growing a Business

The Bold Moves That Drive This Family-Run Company's Success

How Chip Fudge, his son Taylor and their team continue to evolve and grow their family's businesses while preserving its legacy.

Entrepreneurs

Essential Strategies for Thriving in a Family Business

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.