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Does founding their own venture make family business offspring more likely to take over?

Entrepreneurship experience boosts succession odds, until a thriving venture makes staying away more tempting.

May 29, 2026
Does founding their own venture make family business offspring more likely to take over?
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How do family SMEs expand abroad without losing their local roots?

Four Swedish firms show how local ties can become a springboard for global growth.

May 24, 2026
How do family SMEs expand abroad without losing their local roots?
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Does parental leave at the top hurt innovation in small and medium-sized firms?

Swedish data reveal no harm to innovation, and clear gains in small, long-tenured teams

May 15, 2026
Does parental leave at the top hurt innovation in small and medium-sized firms?
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What happens when family leaders put people before policies?

How do family values shape the way businesses care for their people?

November 1, 2021
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Why is synchronization the hidden superpower of successful family firms?

How can family businesses unlock their innovation potential—without spending more or taking bigger risks?

October 27, 2021
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Can family control and emotional attachments really change how businesses handle cash?

How do emotions, control, and governance shape the way family businesses manage their money?

October 26, 2021
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How does a family business background influence the success of next-generation entrepreneurs?

Can family ties guarantee the success of new ventures—or do outsiders fare better?

October 20, 2021
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What is the role of millennials in the internationalization of a family business?

How do millennials help family businesses to go global?

October 1, 2021
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Can family firms go global without losing their roots?

How do family firms navigate global opportunities without losing their local soul?

July 8, 2021
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How can family businesses configure their innovation systems to stay competitive in a fast-moving world?

Which mix of family control, governance, and autonomy best drives innovation in family firms?

June 28, 2021
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What happens when a family business must choose between survival and self-sacrifice?

New research explains why family firms risk everything to protect legacy and control

June 25, 2021
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Can family businesses truly balance profit, purpose, and sustainability?

How can family firms master ambidextrous strategies for long-term success?

June 22, 2021
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How do legacy, emotion, and strategy collide when family businesses go global?

What makes some family firms flourish abroad while others hold back?

June 14, 2021
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Spotlight is an innovative online family business magazine designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and the real-world needs of practitioners, owners, and policymakers.
Drawing on the latest findings from the Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO) at Jönköping International Business School, Spotlight delivers insightful, accessible summaries of key research topics.
Our mission is to keep the family business community informed and empowered by offering actionable insights, expert analyses, and forward-thinking strategies that enhance business leadership and ownership practices for long-term success.

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Spotlight is generously supported by the WIFU Foundation, which promotes research, education, and dialogue in the field of family business. This partnership enables us to continue bridging academic insights and real-world practice for the advancement of responsible family entrepreneurship and ownership.

The Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO) at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) is a leading research centre in family business and ownership studies.
Since its foundation in 2005, CeFEO follows the steering idea of combining “Academic Excellence and Practical Relevance”. This mission means to combine rigorous academic research at the international frontier, which the creation and diffusion of knowledge that is practically relevant for companies, organizations and individual stakeholders with an interest in ownership and family business issues. With over 50 scholars and 30 affiliated researchers, CeFEO seeks a double through research, education, and outreach, both in the academic community and in the broader society.

The WIFU Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2009 to promote research, education, and the transfer of knowledge in the field of family entrepreneurship. Supported by over 80 family businesses from German-speaking countries, the Foundation advances the creation and dissemination of high-quality, practice-oriented knowledge about family enterprises and entrepreneurial families. The WIFU Foundation fosters an open, confidential exchange among family businesses and scholars, bridging theory and practice. Its mission is guided by values of trust, respect, openness, authenticity, and intergenerational dialogue, ensuring a vibrant and future-oriented community for sustainable family entrepreneurship.

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