Family businesses ‘the backbone and fabric’ of Ireland’s indigenous economy

Family Business Ireland boss says generations that work together are more important to us than we think The Director of Family Business Ireland says Irish family business companies need to be better acknowledged, as they are the ‘backbone and fabric’ of Ireland’s indigenous economy. JJ O’Connell, Co-Chair and Director of Family Business Ireland made the […]

Offaly entrepreneurs: passing a business on to the next generation? Four questions can avoid a gift becoming a curse

The transfer of a family business from one generation to the next has the potential to create tension and conflict   The Law Society of Ireland recommends that Offaly business owners and the next generation plan ahead and develop a family agreement   Answering four questions can help avoid a gift becoming a curse “Family […]