Teaching Kids To Respect Wealth
How do we teach responsibility and respect for wealth to the next generation?
Articles
Identify Your Principles
March 18, 2014 in Succession and Estate Planning
Here are six succession questions everyone should ask.
Who Owns Your Succession Plan?
February 18, 2014 in Succession and Estate Planning
Making a succession plan a team project can increase odds of success.
The Planning is Never Done
February 18, 2014 in Succession and Estate Planning
Changes in your life and business require you to constantly review your estate and succession plans.
Turn Retirement into ReHIREment
January 18, 2014 in Succession and Estate Planning
The exit of the senior generation, in particular, is a "soft," complex process or dance, fraught with multiple obstacles.
No One To Farm
January 18, 2014 in Succession and Estate Planning
Don't assume your children will want to take over the family business. You have to educate and engage them early to gauge their interest.
Why The Soft Issues Are Hard - Part 2
December 18, 2013 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
Bringing a family member back into the business, especially if a spouse is also coming into the organization, can be an eye-opening experience, often introducing families to both significant joy and...
Why The Soft Issues Are Hard - Part 1
December 18, 2013 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
As one who helps family business members communicate about their future, I'm often accused of dealing in the "touchy-feely" realm. But that is exactly where family businesses get stuck!
Seeing Conflict as a Strategic Consulting Opportunity
December 18, 2013 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
As CPA firms continue to differentiate themselves, many are turning to strategic consulting services as a way to offer a unique proposition to the business owner.
The Faith Driven Business Model
November 18, 2013 in Management Issues in Family Business
For many business owners, their Christian faith serves as a resource, but often it isn't clear how to draw upon this wellspring of wisdom. Can the Bible help us deal specifically with the unique...
