More From Patricia Schiff Estess
Management Buzz 04/03
Energy consulting services; hiring your parents
Who 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?
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.