Working with family members can be rewarding and trying
For the millions who work with relatives at family-owned firms, little separates the dining and board rooms.[USA Today, Dec 2,2009] more...»

How to ensure a smooth transition
For a business to survive, founders must empower their successors. The founders of many small businesses are their business, so it's not surprising that once they are out of the picture, the business collapses. [Financial Post, Aug 18, 2009] more...»

Estate planning: Business succession planning for closely held and family businesses
Closely held and family run businesses are vital to our economy and our society. Planning for transitions in ownership and control is necessary to ensure retirement income to the owner; ... [Lake County News, Aug 2, 2009] more...»