TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of family entrepreneurship and internationalization strategies by discussing the papers in this special journal issue.Design/methodology/approach The main research areas related to family business are discussed in terms of socioemotional wealth and societal trends. A review of the literature is conducted to highlight the emerging themes affecting the decision of family businesses to internationalize.Findings The paper stresses how it is important to have an entrepreneurial approach to internationalization of family businesses.Research limitations/implications As more family businesses are born globals, it is important to focus on the positive aspects of internationalization, including emerging markets and gaining important entrepreneurial knowledge.Practical implications Family businesses need to be more innovative and risk-taking in their approach to internationalization as it helps them build their reputation and increase performance.Originality/value As there are limited studies about family entrepreneurship and internationalization in terms of a broad view of family, this paper takes an inclusive approach to the changing nature of how a family is defined in today’s global society.
VL  - 27
IS  - 2
SN  - 2059-6014
DO  - 10.1108/RIBS-01-2017-0007
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/RIBS-01-2017-0007
AU  - Ratten Vanessa
AU  - Ramadani Veland
AU  - Dana Leo-Paul
AU  - Hoy Frank
AU  - Ferreira Joao
PY  - 2017
Y1  - 2017/01/01
TI  - Family entrepreneurship and internationalization strategies
T2  - Review of International Business and Strategy
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 150
EP  - 160
Y2  - 2024/09/25
ER  -