| It might seem an outmoded viewpoint, when we think | | | | any extra effort needed to ensure its success. In |
| of a family business we perhaps have images of | | | | addition, family members can work together to |
| cottage industries and a Waltons style group of people | | | | accommodate one another with a view to making |
| running it. | | | | sure every one works the hours they wish to and has |
| But, there are other ways in | | | | a good standard of living and desirable lifestyle. |
| which family can feature in our working lives and many | | | | · Business loyalty – personal ties |
| modern day industries that lend themselves to being | | | | and the strong connection with family means |
| family concerns. A lot of restaurants are family run | | | | members are more likely to see each other through |
| concerns and the importance of having family support | | | | tougher times and remain dedicated. |
| and a ready-made workforce are not be overlooked. | | | | · Future stability - building for the future |
| The same applies to any business | | | | generations inspires the sort of projective long-term |
| really, especially those which can be operated from a | | | | thinking that is required for advancement and success |
| home base. By nature, the family is already involved, | | | | in business. |
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| home they live in. | | | | So, what sort of businesses can be run from home |
| These days it’s not unusual for | | | | and would make good family businesses? |
| couples to work together or for other family members, | | | | In today’s financial climate everyone, be they family |
| offspring, to join them in business as they come of | | | | groups or individuals, needs to think about businesses |
| age. | | | | that are economical to set up and to run. So count out |
| They say that people care more, | | | | big concerns that require large premises or expensive |
| and work harder, for their own businesses than they | | | | specialist equipment. |
| do for others. Whether this is true or not is subject to | | | | The money’s on consultancy |
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| involvement in a business has a built in loyalty and | | | | opportunities with the likes of WSI, the Canadian |
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| · Family members in business together | | | | cost of set up would perhaps be divided between |
| share common values - and are more likely to have | | | | them. |
| the same beliefs about how matters of business | | | | This sort of business, in which |
| should be dealt with. This affords the business and | | | | consultants help small and medium-sized businesses |
| those working it a very specific sense of direction and | | | | achieve success through the Internet, lends itself very |
| pride – which can only be a good thing in terms of | | | | well to being operated by a family, especially in |
| the effect it has on productivity. | | | | situations where some members only wish to work |
| · Commitment - building a strong | | | | part time as the whole concern is flexible and can be |
| family-run enterprise inspires members to apply a | | | | honed to suit individual needs. |
| more dedicated approach to work and willingly make | | | | |