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The nine principles of purpose: Why ‘doing good’ is good family business

July 2, 2021

As we emerge from the aftermath of Covid-19, we have a golden opportunity to reboot capitalism, and purpose is the most effective source code to start with to reset how business can be a force for good.

This means prioritising listening, learning, compassion and involvement as our new pillars for innovation and growth. Companies must adopt a mindset of giving more than taking, choosing the future over the present, and public good over self-preservation.

Why active ownership is here to stay

January 18, 2021

Active ownership, or proxy and engagement, has experienced a growing role in investment practices in recent years. As the light continues to shine on the importance of responsible investing and the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, asset owners have a responsibility to better understand both the risk factors and potential return associated with the ownership of a company they invest in.

Active ownership, or proxy and engagement, has experienced a growing role in investment practices in recent years. As the light continues to shine on the importance of responsible investing and the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, asset owners have a responsibility to better understand the risk factors and potential return associated with the ownership of a company they invest in.

Life-improving healthcare solutions and funds at MedTech Investing Europe Conference

October 6, 2020

Migraine and cataract therapies and a transit solution for vaccines such as Covid-19 are among the new cutting-edge innovations to be presented in the virtual 30th MedTech Investing Europe Conference on 21-22 October, 2020.

Impact invest in water intelligence with PureTerra Ventures

September 24, 2020

PureTerra Ventures has been involved in water in various aspects for more than 25 years, from senior management experience in technology companies to organisation of one of the largest water and wastewater exhibitions globally.

PureTerra Ventures has been involved in water in various aspects for more than 25 years, from senior management experience in technology companies to organisation of one of the largest water and wastewater exhibitions globally.

Revolutionary life sciences and healthcare solutions for early investors unveiled at MedTech

September 18, 2020

Early bird families, private wealth holders, healthcare corporations and venture capitalists will access cutting-edge life science innovations at Campden Wealth’s milestone 30th MedTech Investing Europe Conference, only a month away on 21-22 October, 2020.

Australia’s Coopers Brewery family business has fortitude on tap against the coronavirus

May 13, 2020

Australia’s family-owned Coopers Brewery is demonstrating its resilience against the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic by continuing to manufacture and distribute its products while supporting supply chains and the hospitality sector, and protecting its workforce and philanthropic grants.

Since the Covid-19 outbreak, the sixth-generation family business has grappled with major changes in how it operates, in tandem with difficulties among commercial partners and fluctuating customer demand in an uncertain market.

How Dilmah is taking care of family business against the coronavirus

April 7, 2020

Dilmah, the global Sri Lankan family tea producing business, has moved swiftly to safeguard its workforce and adapt its manufacturing when confronted by the coronavirus, and calls for humane family values to recalibrate the post-Covid-19 world.

Five reasons to join the North American Family Enterprise Conference in Phoenix

January 30, 2020

The Campden Wealth North American Family Enterprise Conference in Phoenix on 24-26 February is the ideal event for significant wealth holding entrepreneurs and multigenerational families and their executives from across the Americas—find out why you need to attend.

The in-law dilemma

September 1, 2003

The dilemma of accepting, as an in-law, an opportunity proffered within a family business can be a difficult one. Make sure you know exactly why it’s being offered before accepting the ‘challenge’

David Gottlieb joined his brothers-in-law and father-in-law in a Chicago-based family real estate business in 1996. In 1999, he and his in-laws founded Full Circle Communities, Inc, a philanthropic nonprofit devoted to the preservation and management of affordable housing, of which he is executive director.

The dilemma of accepting, as an in-law, an opportunity proffered within a family business can be a difficult one. Make sure you know exactly why it's being offered before accepting the 'challenge'

Solving problems in family business: five key questions

September 1, 2003

Problems in family businesses can be multi-layered and can become increasingly complex if the correct questions are not addressed to ascertain the root of the problem

Jane Hilburt-Davis is founding principal of Key Resources in Boston, MA, a consulting firm that specialises in family-owned and closely-held businesses. Her expertise is in the areas of family systems, conflict management and professionalising the family firm.

W Gibb Dyer, Jr is the O Leslie Stone Professor in the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University. His expertise is in the areas of family business, entrepreneurship and organisational change.