Clik here to view.
Mind the Gap – Managing Employees Older Than You in a Family Business
It can feel awkward and intimidating for a younger manager to manage older employees. It usually happens sooner in a family firm because children often move rapidly through the ranks before other...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When is it Time to Bring a CFO Into the Family Business?
“the event that really triggered our decision to bring in an outside CFO was a situation involving a serious fraud incident” Most family business accounting functions are initially run by an accounting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Happens When the Family Business Outgrows the Family?
There’s nothing better than running a successful business and growing rapidly. Riding the wave of success, you can do nothing wrong. Or can you? Keeping your skill set up to speed in a fast growing...
View ArticleHelp! I’m Working For a Non-Family CEO in Our Family Business
“He pushed me beyond my comfort zone, but I liked it” At first, we were concerned, that hiring an outside CEO would feel like a loss of control. But in a strange way, we almost felt a sense of relief....
View ArticleGoing Outside – The Runaway Manager
“Before we knew it, we learned that we were having a Grand Opening for our new Manhattan retail store later that week. And we weren’t even a retailer“ To help with the growth our family business, our...
View ArticleTrusting Others Outside of the Inner Family Circle
As family business owners, we are a trustworthy group. We tend to be easy-going and get along well with others. Generally we are more sensitive to employees concerns, even treating them as extensions...
View Article
