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October 25, 2017

Over the last 50 years, the face of modern day business has changed dramatically in response to improvements in transport, technology, and massive changes in the way we communicate.

Yet one thing that has not changed is the dominance of family-run businesses as economic powerhouses in the global market.

Infographic: CampdenFB Brexit poll results

June 24, 2016

Short-term pain and long-term uncertainty was predicted before today’s shocking referendum result by more than 100 family business owners, principals, and advisers who took part in CampdenFB's exclusive Brexit survey. Here are some of the key findings:

Short-term pain and long-term uncertainty was predicted before today’s shocking referendum result by more than 100 family business owners, principals, and advisers who took part in CampdenFB's exclusive Brexit survey. Here are some of the key findings:

Infographic: German family businesses

June 23, 2016

Being the largest national economy in Europe is a mixed blessing for Germany, especially now that sweeping changes are coming for the country’s family businesses. Michael Finnigan takes a look

Being the largest national economy in Europe is a mixed blessing for Germany, especially now that sweeping changes are coming for the country’s family businesses. Michael Finnigan takes a look

Infographic: Breaking down the top 13 wholly-owned US family businesses

May 10, 2016

If they were a sovereign state, the 13 largest wholly-owned family businesses in the US would have the 45th largest GDP in the world, despite having a population only slightly larger than Suriname.

Infographic: British family businesses

April 26, 2016

Being home to one of the world’s most global cities is a mixed blessing for the UK, but family businesses play a significant role in keeping regional economies ticking

Being home to one of the world’s most global cities is a mixed blessing for the UK, but family businesses play a significant role in keeping regional economies ticking

Infographic: Argentine family businesses

April 22, 2016

A lack of sector specific policies is a cause for concern for many family businesses in Argentina, but could the appointment of a new president spell a change in their fortunes? Michael Finnigan takes a look

Infographic: Hong Kong family businesses

March 13, 2015

Leadership transition is a cause of concern for many family businesses in Hong Kong, but could increasing competition form Shanghai and Beijing spell the end for family-run companies in the district?

Business and wealth is heavily intertwined in Hong Kong – the special administrative region of China that operates under its “one country, two systems” principle. The statement is particularly true of family businesses in the region, where up to 60% of all business are family controlled. Among the best known are Hutchinson Whampoa, owned by Li Ka-Shing, the richest man in Asia, and Chow Tai Fook, a conglomerate with interests in jewellery and property.

Infographic: Spanish family businesses

November 14, 2014

Large family businesses are in decline in Spain, but their ability to innovate has renewed interest in the sector.

Family businesses make a sizeable contribution to the Spanish economy, which, following the 2008 financial crisis, is still struggling with high debt and a falling population. Among the most publicised family firms are El Corte Inglés, Europe’s biggest department store, and Santander, the largest bank on the Continent, which together generate 2.6% of the country’s GDP.

Spanish family business profile: Tous

November 10, 2014

A small teddy bear might seem like an unlikely hero – but the emblem has now become synonymous with Catalan family business Tous, helping it transform from a small business to international jewellery and accessory brand favoured by the stars

Infographic: Five-star families

June 5, 2014

Some of the biggest brands in the global hotel trade are family businesses, founded by dynasties that have mastered the art of giving a warm welcome. Here’s a handful of some of the best-known chains from across the world.