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Thai agribusiness groups, for example, have used partnerships to secure technology and market access while preserving decisive family influence. In Africa and Brazil, several industrial families have relied on temporary instruments such as preference shares, which allow them to raise capital and still reclaim full control once expansion pays off. The lesson is clear: external resources can accelerate ambition, provided the family sets the terms.

The Next Chapter: Governance and Growth for Global South families

In much of the Global South, family-owned businesses are not a side story

Historically, services expanded precisely because human labor was needed to navigate informational asymmetries — such as those between patients and doctors, consumers and retailers or clients and legal advisors.Today, algorithmic systems can increasingly automate these tasks, diagnosing conditions, matching supply and demand and optimizing legal and financial transactions.

Are we navigating the end of the market era?

By: EBR | Thursday, July 17, 2025

We are entering a data-driven world where democratic governance struggles to catch up with the hybridization of power between states, platforms and private data monopolies

Fourth, by understanding the functioning of the global supply chain in combination with the ESG (environment-society-government) legislative framework that will necessarily lead to a new more resilient and sustainable operating model; and Fifth , with the changing nature of competition and market over-concentration. Competition is primarily about prices and is likely to lead to a reduction in profit margins but it is also about quality, service and the overall service provided to the customer.

Τhe Retail market for 2025 and challenges for the day after

By: EBR | Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Estimates for global retail turnover for the year are around $30 trillion and the contribution of e-commerce will be remarkable with over 25% of total turnover and with the dominant markets in e-commerce being those of North America, Asia and Europe

However, the UK says it’s not planning to follow suit - making it an attractive market for firms like XPeng, which started delivering its G6 model to British consumers in March, and BYD, which launched its Dolphin Surf model this month in the UK, and is available for as little as $26,100.

How China made electric vehicles mainstream

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 24, 2025

"I drive an electric vehicle because I am poor," says Lu Yunfeng, a private hire driver

Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission is increasingly criticised for a reluctance to pursue member states that dilute or openly flout the rules. The internal market, say critics, now exists in name only. A new IMF report agrees, reckoning the hidden costs of trading across Europe’s national frontiers to be equivalent to a tariff of 45% on goods and 110% on services.

To save the Single Market, bring back Delors’ 1992 playbook

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Most people familiar with EU affairs know the single market is a myth. Hailed as the bedrock of the European Union, it was never completed and is now crumbling.

“It has since emerged that the invitation came from a person who is currently under investigation by the Belgian authorities and who intended to speak to me about Huawei during the match,” Attard wrote. The MEP discussed Huawei with the person in question and later met them in Strasbourg.

Belgian prosecutors target MEPs in Huawei probe

By: EBR | Wednesday, May 21, 2025

So far three MEPs have confirmed that the Belgians want Parliament to lift their immunity

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But internal wisdom alone rarely suffices. The most profound innovations often arise when organizations open themselves to external ecosystems – whether through strategic partnerships, cross-industry learning or engagement with thought leaders who challenge conventional wisdom. This is exemplified by how Buurtzorg’s model of self-managing nursing teams has influenced healthcare organizations globally.

Why the best companies don’t just innovate – they reinvent how they manage

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 18, 2025

In 2005, Chinese home appliances giant Haier faced a defining moment

Today 35 per cent of senior management positions are held by women. But across heavy industries such as construction, manufacturing and STEM, the picture is very different - representation falls to 12%.

Female empowerment in the workplace, it’s more than equality, it’s leadership

By: EBR | Friday, December 20, 2024

Europe’s rules for improving gender balance in the hierarchy of listed companies are paying dividends

Today, being granted market access may depend not only on what’s being traded and how – but also on value-based agendas such as a trading partner’s efforts around human rights or environmental protection.

Value-based trade policies are on the rise- Here’s what businesses need to know

By: EBR | Thursday, November 7, 2024

Trade policy is no longer just there to promote efficiency and productivity in the flow of goods and services

In India, the situation is even more challenging. Female labour participation and entrepreneurship are low, with the total number of women in the workforce barely changing over the past 30 years.

Why female entrepreneurs are key to getting more women to work

By: EBR | Tuesday, October 29, 2024

A new study highlights how promoting female entrepreneurship can greatly enhance women’s workforce participation

The family business works. Contrary to a fairly widespread popular perception of family business as economically marginal, over 50% of U.S. GDP comes from family businesses.

Family businesses might come to dominate the business world

By: EBR | Monday, February 12, 2024

In the ever-evolving economic landscape, family businesses may often be seen as standing as unassuming beacons of resilience and endurance

Almost half of respondents said productivity improved either slightly or significantly, and 86% stated it highly likely they would continue with a four-day work week after the study.

Four-day work week trial in Spain leads to healthier workers, less pollution

By: EBR | Thursday, October 26, 2023

Work smarter not harder has been the mantra of management consultants for decades

There are several categories of players in the European acquiring market but new generation paytech firms like NJoy by Anatoly Makeshin and Kevin are gaining traction in an industry that has typically been dominated by traditional banks and integrated software developers.

The European acquiring market is surging

By: EBR | Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Paytech startups such as NJoy Payments by Anatoly Makeshin and Lithuanian-based Kevin have a chance to challenge large providers

“Lithuania has solid research capabilities and innovation, while Taiwan has commercialisation capabilities and experiences in developing international markets, which will be an essential model for broadening Taiwan-Lithuania economic cooperation,” Alex Liao, director of the Economic Division on behalf of the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania, told Euractiv.

Taiwan encourages companies to invest in Lithuania to deepen bilateral cooperation

By: EBR | Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Lithuania has solid research capabilities and innovation while Taiwan has commercialisation capabilities and experiences in developing international markets

AI-powered career coaches are here to stay. They don’t need to be seen as competitors to human coaches, but complementary, because they are useful tools that can be leveraged by human coaches to improve the breadth and depth of the career coaching services they offer to their clients.

How could AI shape the future of career coaching?

By: EBR | Friday, September 29, 2023

According to the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Future of Jobs Report, 44% of workers’ skills will be disrupted in the next five years

The restoration of investment-grade status reaffirms the country’s credibility in the global financial arena, instilling confidence among investors and opening the door to enhanced access to capital markets.

Greece’s investment grade: The ongoing journey of a remarkable recovery

By: EBR | Wednesday, September 13, 2023

It was back in 2010 when Greece managed to succeed in becoming the first euro-zone member to be downgraded to junk by credit rating agencies after decades of lack of fiscal discipline

Drawing inspiration from the core values of: "welcome," "locality," "wellness," "hospitality," and "quality," WELCALITY is set to reshape the boutique hotel landscape in Greece and across Europe.

Elevate Your Boutique Hotel’s Success: Join WELCALITY at TTG Travel Experience 2023

By: EBR | Monday, August 28, 2023

WELCALITY, is thrilled to introduce an exclusive opportunity for boutique hotels seeking growth and prominence

“Austria should not only be known for Lippizaner, Mozartkugeln and clean electricity but also for microchips ‘Made in Austria’,” Chancellor Karl Nehammer (OVP) stressed on Thursday, adding that the government wants to expand Austria’s role as “one of the leading European players”.

Austria aims to enter global chip plant race

By: EBR | Friday, July 14, 2023

Austria wants to become one of the EU’s leading countries in the chip industry and is banking on the EU’s Chips Act as the main vehicle for boosting semiconductor production

Social intrapreneurs, people within large corporations who take direct initiative for innovations that address social or environmental challenges while also creating commercial value, allow companies to “do well and do good” simultaneously

Social intrapreneurship needs a systems-thinking upgrade

By: EBR | Monday, July 3, 2023

As early as 2014, people were arguing that social intrapreneurs were among the most valuable employees in a company — today, their role may need a re-think

To mitigate the risk of sales loss due to technical integration difficulties, sluggish payment processing and lack of secure payment alternatives, these merchants are in dire need of enhanced payment solutions.

How suboptimal payments and fraud in e-commerce affect the global economy

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 27, 2023

In an era where online shopping, from electronics to clothing, is the norm, we have seen a rapid surge in digital payment solutions and e-commerce platforms

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