1. How is running a family business different from creating a business from scratch? What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages?
2. It seems as though the Antinori family has found a way to ensure that the entrepreneurial sprit is transferred from generation to generation in a positive manner. But this contrasts with the experiences of many family businesses, even some of the biggest success stories. Are entrepreneurs born to be entrepreneurs or can they be created?
3. How does financing a family business differ from financing a franchise or a new start-up? Outline the unique challenges in each of these situations.