In the economic sphere there are companies called family businesses and have clearly identified features.
These organizations coexist with companies that have no family characteristics. The purpose of this study
is to analyze management in both types of companies. The research was framed on a qualitative,
exploratory and descriptive approach, aimed at understanding and explaining the differences and
similarities in family businesses in terms of the following aspects: succession, financing, governing bodies
and professional performance standards.The study also has a documentary and field design. The results
showed that there is significant evidence as to the claim that family and non-family businesses studied
differ in the aspects examined.
