Management Buzz 04/03
Energy consulting services; hiring your parentsWho Should Be On Your Board?
Let's face it: Not every family member is cut out to be on your board of directors.It Does The Business Good
Philanthropy could help your family as much as it benefits others.The Daughter Also Rises
Women are taking over the family business; their initiative is the key.Selling the Family Business
Is it time for the family and the business to go their separate ways?Establishing an Open-Door Policy
When nonfamily employees talk, listen.Stop Complaining About Your Business!
You need to vent--but bringing too much home from the office can spark resentment.When Your Parents Want to Retire
When your parents are ready to leave the family business, be there to help them.Giving Stock to the Next Generation
Are you gifting stock to the younger generation for the right reasons?Leaving Business Back at the Office
If the family business is seeping its way into every off-hours conversation, it's time to draw the line on shop talk.Smart Stock Strategies for Family Businesses
Every relative seems to want a piece of the family business pie--don't let your business be a casualty of these shareholding squables.Solving "Ego" Problems in Your Family Business
Don't let sparring egos tear the family business apart.Runnning a Multi-Family Business
Working together can get complicated when two or more families run a single business.Good Company
Are you next in line to own the family business? Don't go it alone--peer groups can help.Your Business After Divorce
Promise to love, honor and cherish your business--even if you share it with your ex-spouse.Having an Open-Book Policy
Enough with the secrets--give your key employees the financial information they need to help you run a successful business.How to Review Your Siblings
Rating your sibling's performance means treading on delicate--and potentially explosive--ground. In fact, maybe it's better to call the whole thing off.Don't Get Personal
Taking the personal out of personnel isn't easy when you're talking about family.Attracting Non-Family Employees
As appealing as the cozy atmosphere of a family business may be, you can't beat incentives for hooking good managers.The Best Family Business Meetings
When the family works and plays together, there's a good chance the family business will stay together.Keep It Together
Prevent your board members from jumping ship.Are Your Kids Wrecking Your Business?
You've welcomed your kids into the family business--and you're ready to pull your hair out. Now what?Ruling Roulette
Are you gambling with the future of your company? Why staff rotation is risky businessMore Than Money
Cash-poor friends may still have a lot to contribute.Avoiding a Too-Early Succession
Hand your kids a key to the business too early, and you could unlock the wrong attitude.Getting Management Help From the Next Generation
In order to roll with the times, family business leaders must rely on people other than themselves-their successors.Inside Jobs
What's the hidden cost of hiring relatives as suppliers or advisors? Family feuds.In-Laws and Order
Think hiring an in-law is just like hiring any other employee? Think again.Friendly Exchange
Want to borrow money from loved ones without losing them? Read on.Theory of Un-Relativity
How to keep nonfamily managers happy in order to grow your business.Most Popular
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