Family businesses are those in which a family has control, can appoint management and some of its members participate and work in the company.
They have particular characteristics that make them unique and challenging.
To respond to these challenges, the AEF carries out various initiatives categorised as follows:
Family
Family
Management and Business
Management and Business
Preparing the Future
Preparing the Future
Next Generation
Next Generation
Created in 2016, the Next in Line Group represents the next generations of Family Businesses associated with AEF. Its mission is to promote the exchange of ideas, experiences and knowledge among young members in an informal and open environment. It also aims to promote harmonious and planned succession processes, to ensure the continuity of the Family Business.
Activity
The Association of Family Businesses carries out a number of initiatives, including the following:
Internal Awareness Campaigns for Members
Meetings, Conferences and Seminars
Organising Family Reunions
Themed Meetings
Production, editing and distribution of specialised publications
Courses and Workshops
Working lunches and breakfasts
External Awareness activities for third parties
Cooperation with Public and/or Private Entities
National and International Business Associations
Local Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Government Departments
National and international academic circles
International Organisations
Cooperation with Public and/or Private Entities
International Activities
The Association of Portuguese Family Businesses is a member of the European Family Businesses and cooperates with Family Business Associations in different countries around the world.
