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               There was a rustle inside. The water had stopped. She opened the bathroom door slightly, peeking out.  “What do you mean?” I looked her in the eyes, and this time, my expression was different. The shadows under the bulb gave my face a subtle weight, like the memory I was about to share had never quite let me go. “The last time kuwa na water heater,    design ilinilima ka ghasia venye nilienda kuzima maji after nimemaliza ku shower nilijipanguza maji nikalala the whole day ju ya kuboeka.” Her hand gripped the doorframe tighter. I chuckled, but it was dry, not amused — grateful. The bathroom door opened fully now. She stood wrapped in a towel, her expression unreadable but softened. “Souley,” she said, voice quieter now,  “why didn’t you just tell me that from the start?” I smiled faintly, stepping to her.  “Some scars don’t talk, unless,  someone listens long enough.” She leaned against the doorframe, th...

Why family businesses collapse or go bankrupt.


I was chilling, reading up on an article where a popular retail chain with branches all over the country, was almost closing shop due to in-house wrangles by the family. 

Another retail chain also found itself in the same predicament some time back so it got me thinking, 

Why do family businesses 

collapse 

or 

go broke?

There are a number of different reasons that came up that I thought could be why family-owned businesses often find themselves collapsing and going bankrupt. 

Some of the most common causes include;


  • Poor succession planning
When a family business does not have a clear and well-defined succession plan, it can lead to conflict and confusion when the current owner retires or dies. This can lead to poor decision-making and a decline in the business's performance.
  • Lack of professional management
Family businesses often rely on family members to manage the business, even if they do not have the necessary skills or experience. 
This can lead to poor management and decision-making.
  • Nepotism
Nepotism is the practice of hiring and promoting family members based on their relationship to the owner, rather than their qualifications. 
This can lead to a need for more qualified employees in key positions, which can hurt the business's performance.
  • Conflict of interest
Family members who own and operate a business together often have competing interests. This can lead to conflict and disagreements, which can damage the business.
  • Financial mismanagement 
Family businesses can be susceptible to financial mismanagement, such as overspending, poor budgeting, and excessive debt. This can lead to financial problems that can force the business to close its doors.

Now the reasons have got us to another question, now that we know what causes the in-house wrangles in family-owned businesses, how do we reduce them, or the bigger question after that should be, how would you prevent the in-house fighting in your present or potential family-owned business to meet the same predicament?

Comments

  1. Indian families mostly thrive in family businesses, i don't know how they crack it. They are one of the most prosperous

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  2. Insightful,hii inafaa kuwa a conversation 💯blog commenting to start conversations.

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