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Anand Mahindra on business, family values
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As part of a women's business delegation to India, Real Business was privileged to hear Anand Mahindra, managing director of one of India's most successful family businesses, the Mahindra Group. Here are some extracts from his speech.

March 06, 2008 1:40pm
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Family ownership beats private equity, says family business chief
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Family firms are twice as valuable to the UK economy, compared to private equity-owned businesses, says Institute of Family Business chief Grant Gordon.

February 29, 2008 11:26am
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Family business and private equity: it can be a solution
By Stuart Rock
Family business Patisserie Valerie used private equity as a way forward

February 13, 2008 7:39pm
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Family business: John Timpson's eight laws of succession
By Stuart Rock
For every family business, succession is the big issue

February 13, 2008 7:33pm
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Family business profile: Berry Brothers & Rudd
By Stuart Rock
A family business that is more than 300 years old and still thriving

February 13, 2008 7:27pm
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Family business and the stock market
By Stuart Rock
A family business can be quoted on the stock market and not lose its character

February 13, 2008 7:23pm
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Family business profile: Warburton's
By Stuart Rock
An interview with a high-profile family business, the Warburton bakery

February 13, 2008 7:16pm
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Family business: why they fail
By Stuart Rock
Not every family business succeeds. The reasons for failure are usually obvious. But are they avoidable?

February 13, 2008 7:10pm
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Family business profile: Stannah
By Stuart Rock
Family business Stannah is the world leader in stairlifts. It is now in its fifth generation.

February 13, 2008 7:05pm
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Family business: a list of 100 great British firms
By Stuart Rock
This family business list was compiled in 2007.

February 13, 2008 6:41pm

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