The global family business: Challenges and drivers for cross-border growth

Globalization has become an imperative and is no longer avoidable as a strategic choice for family businesses. However, globalization strategies are far from the norm among small and medium-sized family enterprises. This article reviews the main drivers for globalization, highlights the distinct cha...

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Published in:Business horizons 2012-05, Vol.55 (3), p.231-239
Main Authors: Patel, Vijay K., Pieper, Torsten M., Hair, Joseph F.
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Business growth
Family business
Family owned businesses
Globalization
Push and Pull factors
Small & medium sized enterprises-SME
Strategic choices
Strategic management
Studies
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