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The potential danger of external capital
External capital can help a family enterprise grow or manage transition. It can also quietly reshape who really controls the business and when key decisions must be made.
Christopher Eddison-Cogan
Apr 64 min read
Why talented people leave family businesses
Capable people rarely leave successful family businesses without reason. More often, they leave because loyalty is expected where clarity, recognition and real authority are missing.
Christopher Eddison-Cogan
Apr 64 min read
Control, ownership, work and capital are not the same thing
Many family enterprises assume that ownership, control, contribution and investment should sit together. In practice, they perform different roles and often need to be separated.
Christopher Eddison-Cogan
Apr 64 min read
Why clever tax planning is not enough anymore
Tax matters, especially in periods of policy change. But a tax-led approach to succession can distract from deeper issues of governance, control, continuity and enterprise resilience.
Christopher Eddison-Cogan
Apr 64 min read
The hidden conflict between inheritance and enterprise
A family business is not just another asset to distribute. Inheritance logic and enterprise logic serve different purposes, and confusing them can weaken the business itself.
Christopher Eddison-Cogan
Apr 54 min read
Why succession is the wrong starting point
Succession is often seen as the central issue for business-owning families. In practice, it is usually a symptom of deeper structural questions around governance, control and long-term continuity within the enterprise.
Christopher Eddison-Cogan
Apr 34 min read
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