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Transition Options for Your Family Business
For many family-business owners, the question “What happens next?” looms large as retirement, health, or changing priorities enter the picture. Choosing among selling, merging, or passing the business…
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Insight: Blending Family and Non-Family in Business
Family businesses make up a significant portion of the global economy for good reason, they often carry deep traditions, a strong sense of purpose, and long-term commitment that can span generations. But…
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Insight: From Reflection to Direction: Annual Retreats for Family Businesses
Family businesses are unique, blending family relationships with business performance. An annual retreat or planning session helps connect these two spheres: reinforcing shared identity, enabling collective…
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Insight: How The Coming Interest Rate Shift Favors Lower Middle-Market Deals
A Unique Window for Business Owners The largest generational transfer of business wealth in American history is sitting in traffic. Millions of baby-boomer business owners who have spent decades building…
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Insight: Back to School Lessons for Q4 Success
Early August brings a wave of back-to-school energy; store shelves are filled with notebooks and backpacks, dorm rooms start taking shape, and photos of kids heading off to college or boarding the school…
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Insight: How Family Businesses Win New Customers in the 21st Century
In the 21st century, the rules of customer acquisition have transformed dramatically. Where traditional advertising, word-of-mouth, and local relationships once dominated, today’s landscape is driven…
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Insight: Fair Pay, Clear Roles in the Family Business
Running a family business can be incredibly rewarding but it also comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to assigning roles and setting compensation. For many family-run enterprises, the…
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Insight: Build a Business that’s Ready for Buyers or Investors
At some point, every business owner considers their exit, whether it’s selling to a third party, passing the business on to the next generation, or bringing in an investor. But achieving the best possible…
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Insight: The Value of Advisory Boards for Family Businesses
Family-owned businesses account for 90% of all businesses worldwide, according to the Family Firm Institute. Yet despite their success, they face unique challenges, including succession planning, emotional…
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Insight: Ready for AI? The Business Transformation You Can’t Afford to Miss
In boardrooms across the globe, one question dominates strategic discussions: “Are we ready for AI?” The answer often reveals more about organizational preparedness than technical capability. The business…
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