Family businesses play a central role in the Irish economy

Almost 30% of founder, first generation family businesses grow to second generation, far stronger than non-family startup survival rates

Dr Eric Clinton, director of DCU’s National Centre for Family Business.

Family businesses face distinct internal challenges to their success and longevity when family and work dynamics combine.

The DCU National Centre for Family Business marked its 10th anniversary with the launch last November of an impact report identifying key areas of importance to the sector over the next five years, including succession intentions, sustainability focus, digitalisation and well-being.