Car dealer Jim Estabrook has no immediate plans to retire. But 25 years ago, he started his plan to ensure his family would be financially secure after he passed away.…
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Known simply as Sir Y.K., Pao Yue-kong was richer and more politically engaged than almost any businessmen in his time. Acclaimed as “the king of the sea” and the “Onassis…
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Elle Hansen, senior partner at ReGENERATION Partners is something of a novelty player in the family business board game. How would we describe Elle? Well, if you took a…
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There remains a high level of uncertainly about how the Affordable Care Act will ultimately affect family-owned companies across the country. In particular, small family business owners are waiting to…
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This past February, the third season of Duck Dynasty debuted with 8.6 million viewers, the most of any show in A&E's 29-year history. Duck Dynasty, which is about the Robertson…
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A recent New York Times story reported that Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing recently announced succession plans for his business empire, which is reported to be one of the largest…
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Gina Rinehart, heiress of a mining fortune and reportedly one of the richest women in the world, has fallen into a bitter legal battle with her children. John Hancock and…
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Kris and Bruce Jenner have announced their separation as of Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013. The power-couple, whose marriage lasted 22 years, were involved in many different business ventures, including their…
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James Olan Hutcheson was recently appointed as the Secretary on the Highland Park Public Library Board, located in Highland Park, Texas. The library, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this…
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Development and Promotion Few sizable family businesses can be adequately run without reliance on non-family professionals. Outsiders bring fresh ideas and specialized expertise, so make it plain to family employees…
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