The family business is one of the oldest entities in the corporate world, and to this very day remains one of the strongest and most successful business models. There is more than enough facts to back up this statement, as Forbes recently reported that family-owned businesses make up between 80% and 90% of the world’s top companies. There is, however, a misconception around what the average family business looks like. But truth is that it’s more than just the corner store or tailor passed down from generation to generation.
Some of the biggest listed companies in the world including Ford Motors, BMW, Wal-Mart, Estee Lauder and Gucci are family businesses. Find a list of the world’s top 500 family businesses, here. But what is it that adds to the strength of a family business and gives it the competitive edge over other business models? It all hinges firmly on company values. Here’s how it influences the way in which Higgins does business:
Our company values are deeply rooted in the Higgins corporate culture and management
Creating a fun, conducive working environment is at the core of Higgins’ values, and our company culture is a reflection of this. While many of the Higgins family members started their careers in the company itself, they have also received support to further their careers in other business sectors. As a family-owned business, we understand and are equipped to provide services in environments where other families are involved – both with our clients and suppliers. We are also committed to ensuring that our leadership is accessible to every person in the business. Our openness and quick response to new ideas on how to tackle problems, both on and off-site, ensure that we are able to effectively and swiftly provide comprehensive and tailor-made solutions to our customers.
Higgins is committed to acting responsibly as a business
This is certainly one of our top company values, and since Higgins Coatings started operating as a painting contractor in the 1950s, we constantly strive to adhere to highest levels of compliance and safety standards in the business. We care just as much about every single employee in the business as we do about our own family members. This is why creating a safe working environment and preventing any injuries or illnesses on the job is one of our top priorities. We are also constantly looking to minimise our environmental impact and strive to find product and processes to help us achieve this. He have stringent policies and procedures in place that clearly outline all the minimum performance requirements of the business.
We strive to deliver quality service on each and every project
As our founding principle dictates, ‘the quality of the service is as important as the quality of the finish’, it still remains one of our fundamental values. To help achieve the best possible results we constantly strive to find innovative and practical solutions to fulfil the needs of every one of our valued clients. We are always looking to the future, and with a long history of long-term high profile clients below our belt, Higgins continues to provide top quality products and solutions. Our network of trusted, quality paint and maintenance product suppliers ensure that we are able to cater to every client’s budgetary and project size needs.
Consider Higgins Coatings as your maintenance and painting contractor of choice
The worldwide success of family businesses is proof of the company values and commitment that go along with this business model. When choosing a painting contractor and maintenance supplier for your next project, why not look for a company that encompasses the company values you believe in? At Higgins, it is our first priority to incorporate our values into every project we take on.
