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November 20, 2023 - Issue #102

Good Intentions Can Sow Dysfunction at Family Businesses
A family business advisor talks about what well-meaning families get wrong about succession, conflict, and salaries, and what they can learn from watching "Cake Boss." Read More...
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Help Your Family Business by Helping Others
Philanthropy can be a catalyst for leadership development, and generate support and good will towards the business in the community. Read More...
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Do You Treat In-Laws Like the Family Business Outlaws ?
Families differ in their willingness to integrate outsiders into their family circle, but be careful: these actions influence the included or excluded individuals in different ways. Read More...
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Family Business Succession, Innovation, and Compensation: What You Need to Know
A family business scholar and a consultant discuss family values; succession planning; compensation for family and non-family members; and being bold without burning through resources. Read More...
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Women Show Their Strengths When Family Businesses are in Trouble 

by: Allan Discua Cruz, Eleanor Hamilton, Giovanna Campopiano and Sarah Jack / Research Insight

Even in countries where men dominate, women proved to be innovators in times of crisis, a Honduras study showed. Read more...


Let's Talk About Money -- and Trauma

by: Kimberly Eddleston / Interviews

Childhood shapes how heirs view the family firm and the wealth it has created. Older generations must start the conversations that confront the issues. Read more...


10 Things That Help Family Businesses Preserve Their Legacy

by: R. Adam Smith / Applied and Practice

A longtime family business advisor, financier and entrepreneur shares what a legacy involves, and critical areas that must be addressed to keep it thriving. Read more...


How Families Can Run Their Businesses With Both Head and Heart

by: Mat Hughes and R. Adam Smith / Commentary

In this audiocast, two family business experts discuss the passions and priorities of the family versus the need for clearheadedness and professionalism. Read more...


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Supported by the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Supported by the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

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