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From founder business to enduring family enterprise
The move from founder business to family enterprise is more than a change in language. It reflects a deeper shift towards clearer governance, resilience and continuity across generations.

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
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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