The 10 Commandments of Family Business: Building a Legacy That Lasts
By: Cobus Visser Published on: 20/10/2025Family energy runs on trust, familiarity, and belonging. Business energy runs on clarity, systems, and accountability. The real art is learning to make these two energies dance together without one consuming the other. The principles that follow, I call them the 10 Commandments of Family Business, are not corporate theories. They’re human truths. They come from decades of working with leaders and families who have built, broken, and rebuilt what matters most. They are lessons born from the fire, literally and figuratively, because just like walking on fire, leading your family business requires calm focus, courage, and unshakable belief.
How to Scale the Family Business Without Any Bloodshed
By: Cobus Visser Published on: 13/10/2025Scaling a family business should strengthen relationships, not strain them. Yet, too many family-led companies break under the emotional weight of growth. In this piece, Cobus Visser explores the balance between love and logic in family enterprises showing how boundaries, clarity, and trust can turn generational tension into legacy.
Why Resilience Is the New Competitive Advantage in Scaling Businesses
By: Cobus Visser Published on: 30/09/2025Resilience is the new competitive edge in business. Learn how leaders scale with culture, adaptability, and trust in times of disruption.
How To Build Strong Team Leadership in Family Businesses
By: Cobus Visser Published on: 30/06/2025Team leadership in family businesses often breaks under emotional weight. Learn why and how to fix it before it stalls your business growth.
