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brothers

May 16, 2008

A behind-the-scenes feud between second-generation members of the Kwok family has burst into the open.

A behind-the-scenes feud between second-generation members of the Kwok family has burst into the open. The Hong Kong-based Kwoks, owners of Sun Hung Kai Properties, have been arguing over who should run the $45 billion company. At the centre of the dispute is a fierce power struggle between the three Kwok brothers – Walter, Thomas and Raymond.

A story of sour grapes

December 11, 2007

The House of Mondavi – The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty
By Julia Flynn Siler. Published by Gotham, 2007

Christine Harland is a director of Camden Writers.

The House of Mondavi – The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty
By Julia Flynn Siler. Published by Gotham, 2007

This book – which is masterfully written – reads like the script for a television series. Unfortunately, it was all very real.

Beware thy brother ...

July 1, 2007

It is inevitable that brothers and sisters will clash and argue. While this is bad enough at home, it can do serious damage to a family business. Tom Davidow explains why brothers suffer more than sisters and how these clashes can be avoided

Tom Davidow is founder and principal of Thomas D Davidow & Associates, based in Brookline, MA.

Just an old fashioned family business

November 1, 2003

David and Ralph Gold are known commonly as the ‘Porn Barons’ – but behind the headlines, Gold Group International is an exemplary family business model

Melanie Stern Section Editor of Families in Business magazine.

David and Ralph Gold are known commonly as the 'Porn Barons' – but behind the headlines, Gold Group International is an exemplary family business model

David Gold, the UK's most notorious 'Porn Baron', is sharing a nice cup of afternoon tea with me, telling me how much he loves his mum.

How can this business survive?

November 1, 2003

“You take money out of this business and give it to your sons. Then they turn around and compete directly with us. They use our equipment, steal our help and do everything to damage our business!”

"You take money out of this business and give it to your sons. Then they turn around and compete directly with us. They use our equipment, steal our help and do everything to damage our business!" yells Charles at Frank. Frank responds heatedly, "That is b******t. Your kids and Hank's kids get to work in the business but you won't let mine work here. My kids need to make a living like anyone else.

David in a world of Goliaths

September 1, 2003

Despite competing with 75 other brands of water on the Swiss market, Pascal and Nicolas Rouges’ skill and motivation has made sure that Henniez is the second most consumed brand of water in the country

Denise Kenyon-Rouvinez is President and Founder of the Family Business Network Suisse Romande, and Associate of The Family Business Consulting Group.

Despite competing with 75 other brands of water on the Swiss market, Pascal and Nicolas Rouges' skill and motivation has made sure that Henniez is the second most consumed brand of water in the country

Brawling brothers

November 1, 2002

“Carl, this has gotten way out of hand!” Elaine Martino exclaimed to her husband Carl.

"Carl, this has gotten way out of hand!" Elaine Martino exclaimed to her husband Carl. "That was your doctor on the phone. He said that with all the stress and conflict going on at the factory, you are not to go back to work until further notice. He's afraid that your diabetes could lead to shock or a stroke. Carl, what are we going to do?"