Family Business
Passing a franchise from one generation to the next can be fraught with complexities. A smart succession plan will ease the transition.
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How They Became Small-Business Champions
BY Diana Ransom
Of the 27 million small businesses in the U.S. a mere fraction of them can call themselves a Small Business Champion. Here's how they did it.Don't Let Family Drama Derail Your Business
BY Karin Price Mueller
5 must-dos for minimizing conflict in a family-run business
Is Your Family Fit to Run the Family Business?
BY Nick Narlis
Check your emotions at the door before turning your company over to the next generation.Day-to-Day Management »
10 Tips for Working With Family Members
Our employee management expert offers advice on what to do to keep it professional.Succession Planning »
Smart Succession-Planning Strategies
If you haven't thought about what will happen to your business if you're no longer able to run it, these tips will get you thinking about the best plan to put in place.More Posts in Family Business
The 4 People Every Business Owner Needs
BY Rich Mintzer
Starting a business is tough, so it pays to get a little help from your friends.Bridging the Generation Gap
BY Geoff Williams
5 strategies that will help every intergenerational family business make it through the critical yearsRunning a Family Franchise
BY Sara Wilson
Love, money, relationships, contracts... learn to navigate the complexities of owning a family franchise.Letting Family Members Go
BY Mark Henricks
Is it possible to fire a family member without inciting a feud?Starting a Business With Your Spouse
BY Rosalind Resnick
5 things to consider before making your business a family affairManaging Your Critical Operations
BY David Newton
Make the most of your family business by managing these five resources.The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Family Business
BY Karen E. Spaeder
Don't sign up for that business license just yet--make sure you know what you're getting into with a family business.Should You Hire Family or Friends?
BY Nichole L. Torres
Do you want to mix business with family or friends? To preserve the ties that bind, be sure to prepare with care.It Does The Business Good
BY Patricia Schiff Estess
Philanthropy could help your family as much as it benefits others.Leaving Business Back at the Office
BY Patricia Schiff Estess
If the family business is seeping its way into every off-hours conversation, it's time to draw the line on shop talk.Taking Over The Family Business
The family business has been handed over to you. What do you do now? Our Employee Management Expert shows you how to handle the transition and get the most out of your employees.Don't Miss
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