Family Enterprises

Product Description Family firms are to be found in every sector of commercial activity. Commitment, family values and pride in the business are typically their special strengths, yet they also face major challenges in reconciling the needs of the business with those of the family. Drawing on the author's extensive experience of working with and advising some of the world's most successful business families, this new and updated edition of Family Enterprises: The Essentials explains the pitfalls, tensions and competing demands that destroy too many family businesses. These problems can be avoided, and Peter Leach reveals the techniques and strategies needed to do so. Running a successful family business is always a huge challenge, but this book offers real insight and guidance on how to keep both business and family united and buoyant. Review Comprehensive and authoritative, yet entirely fresh and forward-looking -- Professor Nigel Nicholson, London Business School A must-read book - not a prescriptive manual, more a dramatised documentary -- Roger Pedder, former chairman, Clarks Shoes This thoughtful, practical book is a must-read for family business owners and stakeholders -- Robert Dreyfuss, chairman, Rotary Watches With over thirty years of experience, Peter Leach is considered the "founding father" of family business thinking in the UK -- Claire Webster, head of Deloitte’s Private Client Services A clear and fascinating guide for family business members - full of valuable ideas, international insights, cultural comparisons and real-life examples. -- Khalid Kanoo, Group Managing Director, Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, Bahrain A comprehensive reference book and guide of crystallised wisdom and insights accumulated over three decades of working with international business families. -- G. M. Rao, Group Chairman, GMR Group, Bangalore Book Description A new edition of the classic guide to running a successful family business About the Author Peter Leach is seen as the founding father of family business thinking in the UK and pioneered research in the field in the 80's. He founded the Stoy Centre for Family Business, and was previously a partner at BDO LLP. He founded his own business, Peter Leach & Partners LLP, in 2008, which won the STEP Family Business Advisor of the Year 2013/14 before being acquired by Deloitte LLP in 2015. He is now a partner at Deloitte leading the family Enterprise Consulting practice there.