Family firms: A research agenda and publication guide

This paper develops a framework for future family firm research based on the types of family entrepreneurs, process of opportunity recognition, type of organization, environment and interactions among the aforementioned elements. In addition, future research on both economic and non-economic outcome variables is discussed. We conclude with a discussion intended to help facilitating family firm publications.

► We propose a framework for developing a future family firm research agenda.
► We highlight what is required for family firm research to be published in leading family firm, entrepreneurship or management journals.
► We draw attention to common flaws in research papers that may preclude publication.