Family businesses are thriving because the people that run them care about the company and who they hand it down to. There are some things that some of the most successful family businesses have in common. They are good networkers and build a community of other good businesses to work with. They also face problems head on, embracing rather than avoiding difficult conversations. They function as a strong family unit while focusing on building the business and networking to promote it.

“The tide is shifting and there is a new wave of family business owners coming along: those that recognize the value gained from an external support network.”

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