In the evolving landscape of today's business world, family enterprises face distinct and ever-changing challenges. The complex dynamics of these businesses often blur the lines between personal and professional stresses.…
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2020 found families and businesses under pressure, stress and in the middle of the COVID crisis. For many family businesses this called attention to the structural damage or holes that…
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One of my clients, a dedicated entrepreneur, spent years building a successful business while simultaneously raising two children in a fulfilling marriage. It was disheartening to witness her reaction to…
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Join us every Thursday as our founder, James Hutcheson, leads a conversation with family business owners and industry experts on the challenges we are facing as we manage our business…
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I love statistics. I really love statistics that change the way we think and see the world. Numbers can tell a story that isn't obvious at first glance. "Factfulness" by…
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My bookshelves are filled with business books of every kind and flavor. From the inspirational to the daunting step-by-step of doing business and life “right”. Family run businesses are that…
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New Year's resolutions are not just for losing weight or cleaning out the garage. It might be obvious to set new profit or production goals but what about the often-over-looked…
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Elle Hansen to address attendees at the 2018 Family Firm Institute Global Conference in London, England. Elle Hansen will present “Celebrating the Practitioner’s Spectrum” to a global audience of advisors…
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Leadership skills aren’t always something a person is born with but instead is taught, groomed, mentored, and encouraged. A leader of a family business will know how to create a…
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Face-to-face meetings between the members of a family business is one of the most effective tools for improving communication, building cohesion, sharing values, creating traditions and, ultimately, increasing the chances…
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