Family Business Research

Research Summaries on Minnesota Rural Family Businesses

• Farm Family Businesses: 2001
• Family Farm Business Summary
• Resort Family Business Summary
• Motel & Restaurant Family Business Summary
• Minnesota Farm Women: 1988 to 1995

Research on Focused Issues for Family Businesses

Family Business Research Articles by Dr. Sharon Danes.

Tensions in family businesses can be constructive and motivate owners and other family members to change in ways that maintain viability. Or, it can become destructive and affect the productivity of the family business. Check out this presentation to learn more about Dr. Danes' research on tensions in family businesses and about mutual gains negotiation: Family Business Tensions As They Affect Business Viability (PowerPoint Presentation.