Centuries of Success: Lessons from the World’s Most Enduring Family Businesses: William T. O’Hara
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While business news teeters constantly between optimism and turmoil, it’s good to hear that, in many parts of the world, the family business is as rock-solid as ever. O’Hara used interviews and primary research to peer into some of the oldest family businesses in existence in Europe, Japan, South Africa, the U.S., and Canada. Some of the businesses include a Japanese temple restoration company, founded in 578; an Italian winery, founded in 1385; the Zildjian cymbal manufacturer, founded in Turkey in 1623 and transplanted to the U.S. in the 1920s; and Shirley Plantation, Virginia’s oldest plantation, established in 1639. Each profile includes historical background, a timeline, information on family lineage, and an account of the present-day workings of these well-matured organizations. Any business that has survived for centuries must have some sound business advice, and most were happy to provide adages that have kept them going throughout the years–some as simple as “don’t drink too much.” This sure puts the dot-com boom in perspective. David Siegfried
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Profit. Conflict. Love. Sacrifice. Relive the legacies of the world’s most enduring family-run businesses
Centuries of Success is the first book to chronicle the colorful success stories and timeless lessons of some of the world’s oldest family businesses. This one-of-a-kind work blends complete family histories with corporate philosophies and business sensibilities that are practical, adaptable, and enduring.
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From Japan’s Hoshi Ryokan-a hotel that dates back forty-seven generations to 718-to the sprawling Tuscan vineyards of Marchesi Antinori-winemakers since 1385-Centuries of Success brings to life the strength and dedication that puts family-run businesses in a league of their own.
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