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Sustaining the family business: The importance of listening to Next Gens

May 16, 2023

As revealed in The 2023 North America Family Business Report from Campden Wealth and Brightstar Capital, considering board Next Gens’ experience, insight and opinion is vital to ensure future success.

As revealed in The 2023 North America Family Business Report from Campden Wealth and Brightstar Capital, considering Next Gens’ experience, insight and opinion is vital to ensure future success.

Resolving conflict with communication: Why talking it out can save a family business

May 9, 2023

In the midst, as we are, of a major generational succession transition in which trillions of dollars are changing hands, it has never been more important for every family member to feel that they have a voice and, more importantly, feel they are heard.

In the midst, as we are, of a major succession event in which trillions of dollars are changing hands between ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family members, it has never been more important for every person to feel that they have a voice and, more importantly, feel they are heard.

Why are family businesses failing to properly plan for succession?

May 2, 2023

As ultra-high-net-worth families navigate a major global wealth and succession transition, questions are being asked about effective implementation of transparent and communicated succession plans.

As ultra-high-net-worth families navigate a major global wealth and succession transition, questions are being asked about effective implementation of transparent and communicated succession plans. Especially, as revealed in The 2023 North America Family Business Report from Brightstar Capital and Campden Wealth, as the majority of family businesses (61%) do not have a written, formal succession plan in place - while 44% still need to develop a succession plan or have no plan at all.

Why communication issues and lack of succession planning are putting North American family businesses at risk

May 2, 2023

The North America Family Business Report 2023 from Brightstar Capital Partners and Campden Wealth reveals that major concerns for thriving family businesses owners are succession planning, economic risks, and family communication.

For many well-established North American family businesses, long-term planning and forward thinking are the hallmarks of their enduring success. However, findings in The North America Family Business Report 2023 from Brightstar Capital Partners and Campden Wealth reveal that a majority of family businesses should address formal succession planning amid fears about a market downturn fueled by higher inflation and rising interest rates.

How should we think about diversification within private equity?

May 27, 2022

Diversification in private equity is all about striking the right balance and funds in this space are not all alike says private markets investment platform Titanbay.

Private markets are often lauded as being excellent portfolio diversifiers for investors seeking alternative drivers of risk and return. But the diversification possibilities that exist within the private market asset class tend to receive less attention.

Is two-headed leadership a realistic option for family companies?

November 23, 2021

Two-headed leadership can be defined as the capacity or art of leading a joint venture with two leaders who have equal conditions with respect to responsibility and participation in terms of decision-making power.

Two-headed leadership is often the formula chosen by second and third generations to oversee and run a family company. However, for this type of joint leadership to work effectively, specific attributes are required that tend to be uncommon in family organisations.

Get the basics right in family business employment law

November 3, 2021

Family businesses often grow in an unstructured way, leading to a culture of informality. As a result, basic employment law documents can get overlooked and family members are not issued with employment contracts or subject to formal policies. This can leave the business exposed when issues arise as neither the business nor the family member have a ‘rule book’ to follow.

Protecting your family business against fraud

November 2, 2021

Fraud thrives in times of crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic has proven to be no exception. Factors such as supply chain issues, workforce constraints and the withdrawal of the furlough scheme in the United Kingdom in September 2021 is putting further pressure on employees and management alike.

Siemon: ‘Why I sustainably invest in PureTerra Ventures and water technology’

October 14, 2021

Siemon, a Dutch entrepreneur, has directed the same passion for sustainable and impact investments with PureTerra Ventures as he had in his lifelong career of IT deals.

Siemon, a Dutch entrepreneur, has directed the same passion for sustainable and impact investments with PureTerra Ventures as he had in his lifelong career of IT deals.

PureTerra’s mission is to enable technologies and entrepreneurs like Siemon to provide dramatic sustainable solutions which match the long-term interest of the global environment.

“I believe in the team, which is heavily invested in the fund themselves and are entrepreneurs,” Siemon said.

Worried about inflation? Why not?

October 1, 2021

In the world of investment, there are few things everyone can agree on. You’re either a bull or a bear, a dove or a hawk, for or against.

In the world of investment, there are few things everyone can agree on. You’re either a bull or a bear, a dove or a hawk, for or against.

If there’s one thing investors do know for sure—it’s that bonds and equities can be used in combination to achieve a ‘balanced portfolio’.

At the simplest level, this means building portfolios with some equities for the good times, and bonds for the bad. Typically, in a 60/40 split.