Research & Data

The Pulse of Family Business Survey Series: Part III

The third report in our series examines governance structures and communication practices. It highlights the extent to which families use councils, meetings, policies, and communication tools to foster alignment and cohesion.

The Pulse of Family Business Survey Series: Part II

The second report in our series focuses on the central challenge of succession planning. Drawing on survey responses from nearly 400 multigenerational family business leaders, the findings shed light on what drives successful intergenerational transitions and what derails them.

The Pulse of Family Business Survey Series: Part I

A survey series that provides brand new findings and digs deeply into the challenges and opportunities facing family businesses. From Family Business Magazine + Brightstar Capital Partners

The Private Company Board Compensation & Governance Survey 2025: Full Report

A survey series that provides brand new findings and digs deeply into the challenges and opportunities facing family businesses. From Family Business Magazine + Brightstar Capital Partners

2024 Private Board Compensation and Governance Survey

Private Company Director and Family Business Magazines are proud to present the 6th annual survey of private company board compensation and governance, produced in collaboration with Compensation Advisory Partners (CAP), a leading executive compensation consulting firm.

Family business executive pay: Insights from the 2023-2024 Compensation Survey

This exclusive study by Family Business Magazine and Compensation Advisory Partners shows family businesses target cash compensation above market to attract and retain executives.

Dividend survey results: Walking the Tightrope

Determining what portion of earnings should be distributed to family shareholders each year can be perilous