family business
noun
: a business owned or operated by one's family
She joined the family business after graduating from college.
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In the 1980s Wallwork’s father Ronnie joined his parents at the family business and started working alongside his wife, Sheila.
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Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
But Denver was not returning to the NFL’s upper crust as a family business.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Owners focused on building a family business that will last for generations should consider empowering a strong board with independent directors, viewing it as a vital tool in ensuring business longevity.
—Wendy Stewart, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Today, Alphonse 18th and his son Alphonse 19th run the family business.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
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Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
But Denver was not returning to the NFL’s upper crust as a family business.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Owners focused on building a family business that will last for generations should consider empowering a strong board with independent directors, viewing it as a vital tool in ensuring business longevity.
—Wendy Stewart, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Today, Alphonse 18th and his son Alphonse 19th run the family business.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Family business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20business. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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