Insights from the Family Business Man, Peter Roper
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When the Kids Are Right: Why Every Family Business Owner Needs to Switch Off
20/05/2026
When the Kids Are Right: Why Every Family Business Owner Needs to Switch Off
[Photo: Santandria Beach, Minorca — first evening]
I’ll be honest. I didn’t want to go.
Not bec...
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When Is Enough, Enough? The Question Every Family Business Owner Should Ask
20/05/2026
When Is Enough, Enough? The Question Every Family Business Owner Should Ask
[Photo: Superyacht spotted on the horizon, Minorca]
There we were, on the ancient limestone cliffs of Minorca, the Medi...
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Agreement Isn’t Always Alignment
10/03/2026
Agreement Isn’t Always Alignment
Family businesses can appear harmonious.
Everyone nods.
Everyone agrees.
Everyone moves forward.
But agreement and alignment are not the same thing...
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Pressure Is a Signal, Not a Failure
03/03/2026
Pressure Is a Signal, Not a Failure
Pressure in a family business is often treated as something to hide.
In reality, pressure is usually a signal.
It appears when responsibilities have shift...
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