The stages of a family business typically include the founder stage, sibling partnership stage, cousin consortium stage, and dynastic stage.
Tensions in family businesses can arise due to conflicts between family members over issues such as succession, roles and responsibilities, compensation, and decision-making authority. These tensions can be exacerbated by emotions and relationships that exist outside of the business context. Effective communication, clear boundaries, and a well-defined governance structure can help to mitigate these tensions.
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