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The University of Mannheim was represented by Jan-Philipp Ahrens and Teresa Fritsch from the Chair of SME Research and Entrepreneurship. The team presented research based on the analysis of more than 800,000 business successions and their impact on corporate innovation.

An update to the regular reporting on large family businesses in Germany is now available.

The Family Business Division will receive targeted support at the conference.

In their newly published article ‘Regional labour market integration of women and the share of women in management: are family firms different?’, Natalie Welch, Jan-Philipp Ahrens and Jörn Block examine how regional institutions influence the number of women in management positions in small and ...

Based on a literature review and interviews with the entrepreneurial family, Jan Tänzler and Annegret Hauer identify possible paths to sustainable production in the textile industry.

At regular cycles, ifm Mannheim compiles the list of the 500 largest family businesses for the Family Business Foundation. This will be updated again in 2025.

On November 26, 2024, the ifm Institute for SME Research hosted an evening on “Roles in Family Businesses”. Representatives from renowned companies such as Pepperl+Fuchs discussed succession processes and leadership roles, accompanied by a lively panel discussion and networking.

Update of the first study on salary structures in family businesses

The past catches up with everyone – including family businesses. The team's case study Discover how past mistakes describe family businesses, how misconduct in the past can lead to serious crises in family businesses, and what coping strategies exist – presented in problem solving are possible. This ...

As part of the “New Generation New Vision” series, founder Simon Engelhorn will be coming to the ifm on 23 July 2024.