 | | | | Between 80 and 90 percent of all business enterprises in the United States are family-run operations. As one of the first family business programs in the nation, the Austin Family Business Program provides inspiration, education, outreach, and research to support the survival and success of family business enterprises. The program is a recognized leader in educating present and future family business leaders and service providers, and in advancing our understanding of family businesses through multidisciplinary research. Undergraduate, graduate, and online courses in family business management are offered each year.
As a pacesetting resource, the Austin Family Business Program fosters healthy family businesses and prepares owners to balance the needs of their business, their family, and their individual well-being. Workshops address family-specific issues such as succession planning, family business values, communication and conflict, life cycles, estate planning, governance, and philanthropy. Business-specific programs include strategic planning, financial issues, competitive analysis, marketing and branding, and personnel issues.
The Austin Family Business Program sponsors the Excellence in Family Business Awards, which pays tribute each year to exemplary family businesses. Building on a rich tradition, the program articulates best practices and showcases family businesses that can serve as role models for others. |
