This professional guide presents an extensive overview of the German family enterprise landscape, with a special focus on its structure and diversity. Drawing on several scientific studies conducted by the authors, its goal is to provide a detailed assessment of the development of German family...

Does limited access to formal savings services impede business growth in poor countries? To shed light on this question, we randomized access to non-interest-bearing bank accounts among two types of self-employed individuals in rural Kenya: market vendors (who are mostly women) and men working...

1. Introduction: Characterizing Family-Owned Enterprises and Assessing Them Concerning Criteria Such as Family Involvement, Size, Age, Longevity, Independence and Vitality -- 2. Structure and Age of German Family Enterprises -- 3. Development of the 500 Biggest Family Enterprises since...

This study examined whether family-owned firms have advantages for accessing external financial sources for growth. Especially in developing countries with imperfect markets, firms can face difficulties accessing external financing sources; however, family-owned firms might have some advantages...