Could non-family Non-Executive Directors be the way forward for family businesses?

18 July 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Nadia Pace says many family businesses view NEDs as an intrusion in the family dynamic, possibly leading to ‘resistance and ...

How can family businesses integrate different management styles?

6 June 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Consultant Mark A. Aquilina states that it is key that family businesses foster a collaborative and adaptive work environment that ...

‘My kids were shareholders from the start’: Vassallo Group Founder on company’s 78th anniversary

5 June 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Nazzareno Vassallo recalls how he spent 57 years directly involved in the group, before entrusting it in the hands of ...

Lack of good corporate governance places long-term future of family businesses ‘at risk’

23 May 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

A study from EMCS and The Malta Chamber stresses the need for family businesses to up their game in terms ...

Succession strategies: Navigating family dynamics for business longevity in Malta

19 May 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

More than 70% of businesses in Malta are family businesses, yet many say they have no written strategic or succession ...

Founders of family businesses urged to give up ‘greed & ego’ when considering outside investment

21 February 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Doreanne Caruana says it isn’t easy for Founders to let go of a business, but it may be a ‘bigger ...

‘Transforming a family business in turbulent times requires new mindsets, strategies, and practices’

27 December 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

Hilary Galea-Lauri states that owners of family businesses must lead the charge to succeed in today’s complex world, insisting on ...

A family charter acts as a ‘compass’ to guide family businesses through ‘evolution and succession’

30 November 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

Family businesses account for more than 70% of Malta’s SMEs, and are hence vital components of the local economy.

‘Family businesses cannot spend all their time in the engine room shovelling coal’

18 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

Director Silvan Mifsud uses a metaphor linking family businesses to the Titanic to highlight the need to balance strategy and ...

The key distinction between a shareholder, director, and a manager

16 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

The importance of establishing a difference between the three terms was emphasised during a panel discussion at the Family Business ...

‘A succession plan needs to be put down on paper, shared, and revised annually,’ says Matthew Zampa

12 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

The Zampa Debattista Co-Founding Partner was speaking during the Family Business Forum, which brought together professionals to discuss the importance ...

‘There’s a lot of value to be gained from outside the organisation’: The importance of Non-Exec Directors

10 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

In a panel discussion during the Family Business Forum, Matthew Zampa, Simon Schembri and Denise Xuereb urged family businesses to ...

How can family businesses improve governance and do things right?

7 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

Family business leaders must be able to take a step back when emotions kick in, assessing whether the decision aligns ...

Family business & succession planning: ‘We’re very far from where we’d like to be,’ says Chamber CEO

6 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

Marthese Portelli was speaking during an event which focused on the importance of strong governance within family businesses.

Family businesses need to become ‘even more resilient in the face of change’ – The Malta Chamber CEO

4 September 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

The Malta Chamber, EMCS Academy, and the Family Business Office in Malta are collaborating to offer a course on leading ...

Could non-family Non-Executive Directors be the way forward for family businesses?

18 July 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Nadia Pace says many family businesses view NEDs as an intrusion in the family dynamic, possibly leading to ‘resistance and ...

How can family businesses integrate different management styles?

6 June 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Consultant Mark A. Aquilina states that it is key that family businesses foster a collaborative and adaptive work environment that ...

‘My kids were shareholders from the start’: Vassallo Group Founder on company’s 78th anniversary

5 June 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Nazzareno Vassallo recalls how he spent 57 years directly involved in the group, before entrusting it in the hands of ...

Lack of good corporate governance places long-term future of family businesses ‘at risk’

23 May 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

A study from EMCS and The Malta Chamber stresses the need for family businesses to up their game in terms ...

Succession strategies: Navigating family dynamics for business longevity in Malta

19 May 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

More than 70% of businesses in Malta are family businesses, yet many say they have no written strategic or succession ...

Founders of family businesses urged to give up ‘greed & ego’ when considering outside investment

21 February 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Doreanne Caruana says it isn’t easy for Founders to let go of a business, but it may be a ‘bigger ...

‘Transforming a family business in turbulent times requires new mindsets, strategies, and practices’

27 December 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

Hilary Galea-Lauri states that owners of family businesses must lead the charge to succeed in today’s complex world, insisting on ...

A family charter acts as a ‘compass’ to guide family businesses through ‘evolution and succession’

30 November 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

Family businesses account for more than 70% of Malta’s SMEs, and are hence vital components of the local economy.

‘Family businesses cannot spend all their time in the engine room shovelling coal’

18 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

Director Silvan Mifsud uses a metaphor linking family businesses to the Titanic to highlight the need to balance strategy and ...

The key distinction between a shareholder, director, and a manager

16 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

The importance of establishing a difference between the three terms was emphasised during a panel discussion at the Family Business ...

‘A succession plan needs to be put down on paper, shared, and revised annually,’ says Matthew Zampa

12 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

The Zampa Debattista Co-Founding Partner was speaking during the Family Business Forum, which brought together professionals to discuss the importance ...

‘There’s a lot of value to be gained from outside the organisation’: The importance of Non-Exec Directors

10 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

In a panel discussion during the Family Business Forum, Matthew Zampa, Simon Schembri and Denise Xuereb urged family businesses to ...

How can family businesses improve governance and do things right?

7 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

Family business leaders must be able to take a step back when emotions kick in, assessing whether the decision aligns ...

Family business & succession planning: ‘We’re very far from where we’d like to be,’ says Chamber CEO

6 October 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

Marthese Portelli was speaking during an event which focused on the importance of strong governance within family businesses.

Family businesses need to become ‘even more resilient in the face of change’ – The Malta Chamber CEO

4 September 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

The Malta Chamber, EMCS Academy, and the Family Business Office in Malta are collaborating to offer a course on leading ...