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Five things that family businesses must do to survive hard times
May 26, 2021

The British royal family, like many family businesses, has had its share of difficulties lately. Prince Harry, previously viewed as one of the great modernising influences, has become more distant from the traditional business after marrying Meghan Markle.

The British royal family, like many family businesses, has had its share of difficulties lately. Prince Harry, previously viewed as one of the great modernising influences, has become more distant from the traditional business after marrying Meghan Markle.

Meanwhile, his father Prince Charles has been waiting many years to take over; his uncle, Prince Andrew, has been caught up in an international scandal; and to cap it all, the Queen recently lost her husband, Prince Philip, after 74 years of marriage.

Matthew Salloway on venture capital, technology startups and investing across North America, the Middle East and Japan
May 14, 2021

Leading venture capitalist Matthew Salloway is on the hunt for innovative technology startups on behalf of his family office and fund and says the 5G economy is a 15 trillion-dollar economic opportunity.

Leading venture capitalist Matthew Salloway is on the hunt for innovative technology startups on behalf of his family office and fund and says the 5G economy is a 15 trillion-dollar economic opportunity.

Salloway is the chief executive of GSI Ventures, a top 50 Global Family Office, with a focus on venture capital and portfolio market expansion into the Middle East and North Africa region. He is also the co-founder and managing partner of SIP Global Partners, an international performance venture fund investing in global technology companies.

What can succession planning families learn from Prince Harry’s ‘Megxit?
January 17, 2020

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step down as senior royals and split their time between the United Kingdom and Canada holds a number of implications for business dynasties, and for the role of the “spare” in the “heir and spare” scenario during succession, family experts say.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step down as senior royals and split their time between the United Kingdom and Canada holds a number of implications for business dynasties, and for the role of the “spare” in the “heir and spare” scenario during succession, family experts say.

The controversial move by the sixth in line to the throne and his wife and the handling by the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William, as the comparable family business principal, heir and next gen, has gripped the world.

Merrythought commemorates royal birth
July 24, 2013

The royal baby boy, born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Monday, is to become the latest member of the British royal family to own a Merrythought teddy bear.

The royal baby boy, born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Monday, is to become the latest member of the British royal family to own a Merrythought teddy bear.

In honour of his birth, the family firm, now in its fourth generation, produced 200 limited edition commemorative bears and has gifted the first in the series to the latest addition to the royal family.

Tabasco family served royal seal of approval
April 14, 2009

McIlhenny Company, the family-owned manufacturer of Tabasco red pepper sauce, has been given the royal seal of approval by the British monarchy.

McIlhenny Company, the family-owned manufacturer of Tabasco red pepper sauce, has been given the royal seal of approval by the British monarchy.

Queen Elizabeth II has awarded a Royal Warrant to the family-owned company, which celebrated its 140th anniversary last year. Royal Warrants are marks of recognition to individuals or companies who have supplied goods or services for at least five years to the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh or the Prince of Wales.

Boys are big in Japan
November 1, 2006

Prince Hisahito’s birth into the Imperial Family has answered Japan’s prayer for a male heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne. But it also killed political will to change male primogeniture law, laments Melanie Stern – for at least another generation

Melanie Stern is section editor of Families in Business.

Prince Hisahito's birth into the Imperial Family has answered Japan's prayer for a male heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne. But it also killed political will to change male primogeniture law, laments Melanie Stern – for at least another generation

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