Regular issue
//July 05, 2022 - Issue #64
Family Emotions Can Drive Business Decisions Because personal and business dynamics are so closely intertwined, private disagreements and personal histories inevitably spill over into the business.
The Hybrid Workplace is Here to Stay: 5 Ways to Make it Work Elon Musk is swimming against a global tidal wave of employee sentiment about how work gets done. Why it's best to go with the flow.
Using Family History for Competitive Advantage The family history of the acclaimed London-based restaurant Sweet Mandarin, recounted in the owner's book, builds strong ties with customers and other stakeholders. 
The New Family Business Powerhouses: Wives and Moms No longer passive wives and mothers, women are complementary and assertive partners to their spouses and respected leaders within their families.
Helping Staff With the High Cost of Living Inflation is shrinking what your employees' paychecks can purchase. Cartright & Butler, a UK-based family firm selling gourmet gifts, is doing something about it.
Non-Family Board Members Bring Perspective and Growth The 100-year-old Nielsen-Massey flavorings company, whose vanilla and other products can be found on store shelves everywhere, spiced up its management with non-relatives.
Protect Your Business From Cyberattacks Many small businesses are afraid that protecting their systems is too costly or complex. But some of the most effective shields are easy and free.
Rushed decisions tend to lead to bad outcomes. So does avoiding decisions because we’re afraid of conflict. This framework helps businesses think realistically about decision urgency. Read more...
Best Buy Founder Richard Shulze and Ritch Sorenson of the University of St. Thomas explore the opportunities that come with a changing of the guard. Read more...
A family business advisor says a change in leadership is like passing the baton in a relay race. Don't let go too abruptly. Read more...
The capital structure of a firm determines its financial viability and creditworthiness. Families should understand how ownership influences this structure. Read more...
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