2006-05-12

Family business

"Families are just like pets ... not everybody should own one" (Randel S. Carlock 2006)


International: Family Business Network (includes numerous national chapters)
The Family Business Network (FBN) represents entrepreneurial families in 40 countries. Depending on the countries, family firms account for 50 to 70% of jobs, and they are said to be more reliable employers, due to their long term vision and strong connection with local communities.


International Select club - admission condition: exist as a family business for at least 200 years: Henokiens


Europe: European Group of Owner Managed and Family Entreprises

Belgium: Familiebedrijf

Nederland: Centrum voor het Familiebedrijf