Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook

Introduction

Understanding Your Family Business

Are you a leader of a multigenerational family business who wants to keep the business and family growing and thriving?

Are you the founder of a successful business trying to decide whether to hand your business down to your children?

Are you a member of the younger generation in a family business, eager to find a way to contribute but not quite sure how?

Are you trying to navigate your dual roles as owner and employee in your family business?

Are you a family business owner who plays no active role in day-to-day operations but who is committed to the company’s long-term success?

Are you the spouse of an owner of a family business who cares about supporting both your spouse and your children, but ...