Entrepreneurial retirement and family business: a perspective article

PurposeThis paper highlights the need for studies that explore the experiences of entrepreneurs based in a family business setting who are considering retirement.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on a concise review of the literature.FindingsRetirement planning and subsequent succession management is a significant event in a family business and is an issue that requires research that captures and interprets the perspectives of the different stakeholders.Originality/valueThis paper synthesizes existing research on retirement in an entrepreneurial context, with an emphasis on family business and proposes three key areas of research.