amily businesses have always been highly valued in Bohemia and the entrepreneurial spirit has been passed down from father to son. The same has been true since 1989, when the phenomenon of family business experienced a dynamic rise and great initial success. Many family brands from that time are still very popular. Today, these family businesses are dealing with issues of succession or possible expansion into foreign markets. They have gone through and are still going through several major economic crises, so they are now focusing on increasing the resilience of their companies, as the 'family silver' and the brands built in the sweat of their brow need to be carefully protected. Let us reflect together on how the family business is changing over time into a new, equally socially significant phenomenon: the business family.