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 E: E- Equal. When dealing with family businesses – especially when some family members work in the business and others don’t – “Fair is not always equal, and equal […]
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By Conway Center Service Provider Joel Guth, CEO, Founder Gryphon Financial Partners Every business owner is going to exit at some point. That is a fact. However, this can be an intricate, multifaceted task. For the past twenty years, we have advised our business owner clients and prospects to start with the same 3 questions.
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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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Succession planning is a complex process. It is not always easy and sometimes the plan involves key non-family members. As you will read below, it also can include selling the family business when there is no family willing or able to take the lead. Reflections and New Horizons by Conway Center member Ellen Grinsfelder of the
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Based on a discussion from the July 2014 Women’s Peer Group, facilitated by Bea Wolper, Conway Center Co-Founder and Service Provider – Emens & Wolper Law Firm. Many of us are aware of the term “Helicopter Parents (HPs).” These HPS are defined by Wikipedia as parents who pay “extremely close attention to their children’s experiences
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By Conway Center Service Provider Kelley King of SG Financial Services, LLC You have lived and died with the family business. Well, the “died” part may be an exaggeration. Nonetheless, you have poured your life into the business and nurtured it to be what it is today. The questions are: What do you want it
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Ten Top Reasons You Are NOT Ready To Lead The Family Business Emens & Wolper Law Firm Bea Wolper and Kelly Jasin 10…Mom and Dad still proof all your letters and professional correspondence. 9…Your allowance covers all your living expenses. 8…Dad still has to wake you up in the morning for work. 7…Your address
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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 A: A- Advisory Board. Choose a few trusted people not working in the business who will give unbiased opinions to your CEO in three or four meetings
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