FAMILY
BUSINESS:
Where Love Meets
the Org. Chart
Marijke van Holsteijn
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Coming Q2 2027 · A new book by Marijke van Holsteijn
Family Business: Where Love Meets the Org. Chart
Build a stronger business without losing the relationships that matter.
A practical guide to starting, buying, growing, taking over, passing on, or exiting a family business.
In development. Launch planned for April to June 2027.
A business can pass from one generation to the next. The relationships need care at every stage.
The family business journey
Every stage. Every generation.
Family relationships are part of the business from the first decision to the next generation and beyond. This book explores how to move forward with clear expectations, shared responsibility, and respect for the people involved.
Start together
Build a business with family and make expectations clear from the beginning.
Buy together
Explore what shared ownership means for your family, your roles, and your decisions.
Take over from family
Find your place as a leader while respecting the people who built the business.
Grow across generations
Bring different experiences and ambitions together with clear responsibilities.
Hand it on
Prepare the next generation and make room for them to lead.
Sell or exit
Consider what comes next for the business, the family, and yourself.
When family roles enter the business
Familiar people. New responsibilities.
The roles we grow up with can follow us into the business. Recognising those patterns creates room for clearer conversations and stronger working relationships.
The sibling who still feels responsible
You have always looked after your younger sibling. Now you are business partners, and that familiar role follows you into decisions, feedback, and shared work.
The conversation that keeps getting postponed
You want to protect the relationship, so an honest conversation about performance or expectations waits for another day.
The handover that needs more than a new title
One generation is ready to step in. Another is finding it hard to step back. Authority, trust, and responsibility need to move together.
Inside the book
Love, clarity, and accountability.
Practical themes for families building a business together and deciding what comes next.
The book is in development. These themes are not confirmed chapter titles.
- Family roles and business responsibilities
- Clear expectations and accountable teams
- Honest conversations and shared decisions
- Ownership, leadership, and generational change
- Preparing for succession, a sale, or an exit
About the author
Marijke van Holsteijn
Business Performance Coach · ABOS certified | ActionCOACH certified
Marijke works with business owners and family businesses to build profitable, scalable, sellable businesses with accountable teams.
Her focus is helping families navigate starting, buying, growing, taking over, passing on, or exiting a business. Clear expectations, honest conversations, and accountable structures help owners build a stronger business while protecting the relationships that matter.
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Planned launch: Q2 2027
A few questions
When will the book be available?
The launch is planned for April to June 2027. Join the launch updates list above to hear first.
Who is the book for?
Families who are starting, buying, growing, taking over, passing on, or exiting a business together, and the people who work alongside them.
Can I preorder it?
Not yet. Preorder details will go to the launch updates list first.
What will I get from the book?
A practical way to handle the conversations families often put off: who does what, who decides, how performance is talked about, and how leadership is handed on. The goal is a stronger business and relationships that stay strong through every stage.
Can we get help before the book is out?
Yes. Marijke works with family businesses one-on-one as a Business Performance Coach, whatever stage you are at. Meet Marijke to start the conversation.