Family Business Resource Center

Three Optimistic Findings From First Bank’s 2024 Family Business Survey

To stay apprised of the specific needs and challenges of family businesses, we again commissioned the expert assistance of market research firm MacKenzie Corporation, a second-generation family business in Orange County, California, to conduct our 2024 Family Business Survey. Read more about three optimistic findings from this year's results.

Misconceptions of Family-Owned Businesses

If small businesses are credited as the engine of the U.S. economy, family-owned businesses generate the power. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 90 percent of American businesses are family-owned or controlled.

Family Businesses and Growth: Four Pitfalls of Growing Too Fast

Growth is critical for businesses that want to gain traction and become a dominant business in their industry. For family-owned businesses focused on longevity and multi-generational leadership, recognizing the warning signs and handling them appropriately can help ensure healthy growth in the future.

A Word from Michael Dierberg: First Bank Celebrates Family Businesses

At First Bank, we are committed to supporting the growth and sustainability of the family-owned business sector, as well as their employees, so they may continue to thrive and grow through the generations.