Entrepreneurial retirement and family business: a perspective article

Abstract

Purpose

This paper highlights the need for studies that explore the experiences of entrepreneurs based in a family business setting who are considering retirement.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is based on a concise review of the literature.

Findings

Retirement planning and subsequent succession management is a significant event in a family business and is an issue that requires research that captures and interprets the perspectives of the different stakeholders.

Originality/value

This paper synthesizes existing research on retirement in an entrepreneurial context, with an emphasis on family business and proposes three key areas of research.

Citation

Stephens, S. (2024), "Entrepreneurial retirement and family business: a perspective article", Journal of Family Business Management, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 286-291. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFBM-07-2023-0099