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According to the Family Firm Institute, a research group in Boston, only 30% of family-owned businesses make it to the second generation, 10% to the third generation, and 3% to the fourth. While all enterprises are susceptible to failure, regardless of ownership, family businesses contend with some unique issues (BusinessWeek.com, 9/26/07), such as managing succession, going public, bringing in outside board members and other executives, and keeping products or services relevant through the generations.

This article gives points from century old businesses where enterprises can benefit by borrowing strategies from these companies that have prospered generation after generation

 

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