The most resilient businesses are ones that expect the unexpected. Life-altering events like Death, Disability, Divorce, Disagreement, and Distress — which are known as the “5 Ds” of succession planning — may be unexpected, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan for them. While no succession plan is foolproof, you can stay on track if you […]
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Mark Swepston spent his professional life building an already strong company, Atlas Butler, into an even more vibrant, community-oriented organization that is a nationally recognized leader in comprehensive HVAC and plumbing solutions. Yet with this success, as a third-generation family business leader, he had a nagging concern: What would happen if he suddenly left the firm?
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Peer groups provide an environment where leaders can confidentially connect with others who understand the intricacies of managing both business and family dynamics, making the groups an essential resource in moving their business forward. Indeed, in 2000 when Chris Converse first began working for his family’s Grove City business Converse Electric, he began attending monthly educational
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The goal is simple: to nurture customer loyalty beyond the first purchase. This involves creating positive customer experiences and building strong relationships. Why is this important? Because loyal customers are more likely to make repeat purchases. They’re also more likely to recommend your brand to others. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of
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Developing a family business charter helps individuals with differing points of view learn to work together in the spirit of collaboration toward a greater good — the health of the family and the business. Designed specifically for families in business together, a family business charter documents the shared understanding between the owner/founder and family members
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What to Look For in Your 401(k) Service Provider Courtesy of: Michael L. Beers, CIMA(R), CRPS(R) Senior Vice President Family Wealth Advisor Corporate Retirement Director Morgan Stanley Easton Phone Number: 614.269.3401 Web Address: fa.morganstanley.com/fortis 401(k) salary deferral plans are among the most popular retirement plans today. Nearly every financial services company brokerage – firms, banks,
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By Jennifer Griffith, Ohio-Area Regional President of First Merchants Bank Perceptions of value, convenience and ability are central to how we weed out the massive number of potential companies we choose to do business with. Knowing the importance of client perceptions, we recently engaged with Saperstein Associates to conduct focus groups with our retail customers
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From KeyBank, a Conway Center Service Provider.
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The Conway Center’s former Director, Becky Blatt, facilitated an educational program: “Managing Family Business Relationships: Siblings, In-Laws, and Spouses, Oh My!” She ended with this poem, which resonated with many of our members. Family Business by Nadir Godrej, Managing Director of Godrej Industries Nadir Godrej, is the leader of a highly successful family business and also a
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From time to time, we’ll post Bea Wolper’s “A-Z Keys to Family Business Success” followed by a question from one of our members on the topic – here’s C: C- Communication. This is the single most important factor for success—without which the family business will fail. All family members, whether working in the business or not, and non-family managers,
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