Benefits of a (Farmer) Retirement Party
It's time to embrace this rite of passage as a positive for farmers and ranchers.
Articles
When Succession Means Splitting Up
February 18, 2020 in Succession and Estate Planning
Circumstances may make it beneficial to end an operation rather than struggle in the future.
Five Phases of Succession Planning
January 18, 2020 in Succession and Estate Planning
Think through these steps to create a rewarding and effective transition.
Winter Work
December 18, 2019 in Management Issues in Family Business
Use seasonal downtime to make changes to ownership structure and management strategy.
Succession and Your Second Mountain
November 18, 2019 in Succession and Estate Planning
"The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life" by David Brooks offers an effective metaphor for succession planning.
Legacy Beyond Land
October 18, 2019 in Succession and Estate Planning
Set examples for future generations by embracing values over assets.
Prevent Fireworks
September 18, 2019 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
Share information, clarify rewards and maintain common goals to limit deep conflicts.
The Steps to Succession
August 18, 2019 in Succession and Estate Planning
While the culture, history and personalities in every family business are unique, three common practices are the keys to success.
Speak Up
July 18, 2019 in Management Issues in Family Business
Some managment scenerios call for saying more, not less.
