Family-owned businesses are, quite simply, the engine that drives the Bay State's economic growth. They make up more than 80 percent of all enterprises and account for more than 60 percent of all job growth. As the commonwealth's large corporations take a deep breath, it is family businesses that are leading the charge into the future.

Massachusetts Family Business magazine is the only statewide, glossy magazine reaching the strongest, most vibrant sector of the Bay State's economy. We reach more than 30,000 highly influential business leaders, from tightly knit, high-quality local establishments to medium-sized and large regional operations. 

Below, find downloadable PDF versions of every issue, and be sure to check back regularly so you don't miss any of the news and personalities that make this essential market tick.


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BACK ISSUES
Issue #5, Q3 2010
In this edition of Mass. Family Business, a family of farmers describes the ups and downs of running the business and explains the importance of passing it down through the generations. Also inside: how an outside director can benefit a family business, including five tips for choosing a trust advisor; and the story of how the Beal family built a real estate empire. Click here or the image to the right to browse the magazine.








Issue #4, Q2 2010
In this edition of Mass. Family Business, we trace seven generations of rum makers from Bermuda to the Bay State. There's another success story of a family run package store. Also inside, timely tax tips; how to overcome obstacles in a family business, such as dealing with an illness or divorce; and coverage of the FBA and MVVF Family Business Panel Event.  Click here or the image to the left to browse the magazine.





Issue #3, Q1 2010
This edition of Mass. Family Business explores the ups and downs of running a business with a significant other. Couples and co-owners discuss how they keep a healthy marriage and successful business afloat. There’s much more, including, the winners of this year’s Massachusetts Family Business awards; tips on selling a family business; and the family feel at a local insurance company. Click here or the image to the right to browse the magazine.






Issue #2, Q4 2009
We kick off our second edition of Mass. Family Business with a visit with the Krafts, New England's first family of football, and realize that beyond the goalposts, the family has much bigger ambitions. Also inside: a look at the state's new identity theft laws and some advice for making sure your family business is in compliance; an investigation into why so many family businesses fail to get past the third generation of family ownership, and how you can avoid that fate; and successful succession struggles for one local real estate company. Click here or the image to the left to browse the magazine.





Issue #1, Premier Issue
In the inaugural edition of Mass. Family Business, see how a new generation of women are taking the reins of family businesses from their fathers; check out our in-depth look at how family-owned car dealerships are riding out the recession; find valuable tips for re-evaluating your family's business plan; and learn when to showcase family executives - and how to handle things when one family member becomes the face of the business. And much more. Click here or the image to the right to browse the magazine.