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Building a Business

This 110-Year-Old Seersucker Suit Business Is Led by the Founder’s Great-Granddaughter. Here’s How She Keeps It Current.

The Haspel family's namesake clothing company, founded in 1909, continues to evolve while maintaining tradition.

By Patrick Carone

Thought Leaders

5 Keys to Successfully Leading a Family Business

Family businesses aren't always easy, but they are most definitely be worth it.

By A.J. Titus

Building a Business

These Sisters Left Dream Jobs to Pursue Their Love of Dumplings. Now They’re Cooking up a Delicious NYC Restaurant Empire.

Hannah and Marian Cheng of Mimi Cheng's NYC restaurants share the ups and downs of their first five years in business.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother … and My Business Partner

How this contributor and her sibling run their company like the 'family' business it is.

By AlexAnndra Ontra

Online Presence

This Family Has 4 Million Instagram Followers — and the Kids’ College Educations Are Already Paid For

Here's how influencer mom Katie Stauffer got her start spotlighting her five kids on social media.

By Hayden Field

Building a Business

When Our Son Was Born Nearly Blind, We Started an Eyeglass Business for Children

Even when you are inspired, the process of bringing a product to market is grueling.

By Ben Harrison

Thought Leaders

This Millennial Business Exec Sees a Big Future for Family Businesses

You can keep it all in the family and still compete with the big boys in emerging markets.

By Phuong Uyen Tran

Thought Leaders

Entrepreneurship Is How Families Are Creating Meaningful Jobs for Their Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

How parents are solving the employment crisis for adults with autism one family business at a time.

By Lara Stolman

Building a Business

These Siblings Started a Refrigerated Protein Bar Company to Support Their Large Family, and Now Their Products Are Sold in 20,000 Stores

Perfect Bar, started in 2005, helped kick off a fresh snacking category that's growing fast.

By Stephen J. Bronner

Human Resources

Here’s How People Successfully Work With Friends, Family and Even Their Spouse

The key to a happy life: Clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

By Jason Feifer

Building a Business

Startups That Overlook the Cost of Sales … Fail!

How much did that sale cost? What about the reorder? Until you know that you don't know if you're making money.

By Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey

Thought Leaders

The Last Days of Summer? The Perfect Time to Celebrate ‘Family’ Businesses.

Say thanks when you eat that cheeseburger or watch those fireworks this Labor Day. Either may come from one of our nation's dynastic brands.

By Carrie Hall

Building a Business

My Dad’s Company Fell Into My Lap When He Died Suddenly. Here’s What I Learned About Building My Own Business.

At 25 years old, I had no idea how to run my dad's business.

By Randi Zinn

Building a Business

These Entrepreneur Brothers Ditched Coffee for Matcha and Built a Multimillion-Dollar Drink Brand

MatchaBar has products in 1,000 stores across the country and Drake and Diplo as investors.

By Stephen J. Bronner

Thought Leaders

At 27, She Unexpectedly Became the CEO of Her Family Business. Now She is the Leader of a $120 Million Company.

Lifeway CEO Julie Smolyansky shares the secret to facing your fears.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

How to Successfully Prepare Your Family Business for the Next Generation

Your family business is your pride and joy. Here's how to make sure it stays that way for generations to come.

By Chirag Kulkarni

Thought Leaders

How to Ask Your Spouse for Business Advice, According to This Divorce Lawyer

Have each other's backs, no matter what.

By Erin Levine

Human Resources

Put Your Mission First and You Won’t Have Any Worries About Revenues

The most fun you can have in business is making money doing the right thing for every customer.

By William Bauer

Human Resources

How This Entrepreneur Repaid His Most Valuable Employee: His Mom

An entrepreneur's mom worked for him for years -- without a salary. When he finally made it, he wanted to give her something she'd love.

By Joe Keohane

Thought Leaders

The Co-Founder of Panda Express Shares the Leadership Quality That Helps Her Keep the Brand Fresh

Peggy Cherng talks about the importance of making your values an integral part of your business.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

Your Family Business Won’t Survive If You Don’t Plan for the Leadership Transition

You need to transition from "power player" to "people builder."

By Lisë Stewart