How the most successful family businesses deal with management, governance, liquidity event and succession issues; the dilemmas facing those who serve on corporate boards; and how entrepreneurs establish and manage relationships with capital providers, including angel investors and venture capitalists.
Familial Fonts
Family banks provide resources for heirs’ entrepreneurial initiatives
while exercising a measure of control. more »
A Waxing Empire
Helen Johnson-Leipold and her collaborative team of fifth-generation siblings pilot their companies into the 21st century. more »
In the Hot Seat
Redeeming a scandal-plagued company can be a director’s greatest challenge. more »
Classic Dilemma
Alexandra Lebenthal sold her family’s muni bond business to grow it. It worked—until a new buyer decided to close it. more »
Globalization Survival Guide
Family businesses concerned about the growing threats from overseas competitors may actually find themselves uniquely suited to prosper in this new environment. more »
Extreme Makeover
Many family offices run like mom-and-pop shops need to embrace best-in-class management and organizational standards. more »
Exit the Fishbowl
Companies overwhelmed by compliance costs are beginning to eschew their public listings. more »
Paragon or Pariah?
Board members play an increasingly crucial role in how companies are perceived as corporate citizens. more »
Checking Excess
Investors and regulators are pressuring compensation committees to examine pay and perks more rigorously. more »
A Passage to India
Foreigners face daunting barriers to entry, but returns can be abundant for determined, well-connected investors. more »
Perilous Paths to China
Successfully investing in China requires extensive expertise in the country’s often arcane deal-making. more »
Fund Follies
Mutual fund boards are being remade by regulatory fiat, but few believe the changes will benefit investors. more »