Building a Business
4 Secrets to Highly Successful Family-Owned Businesses
The son of the late founder of the largest family-owned and operated RV manufacturer in the world discusses how they keep the company going strong.
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Thought Leaders
How This Teenager Turned Her Childhood Hobby Into a Global Business
Eighteen-year-old Bella Weems started her business to save up for a car but now with more than 60,000 independent sellers across the nation and millions in revenue, this teenage entrepreneur has her sights set on bigger things.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
This Boutique Father-Son Investment Firm Thrives By Ignoring Conventional Wisdom
Diversification is considered the safe way to invest billions but Marty Sass has built his firm, and taught his son, differently.
Thought Leaders
Timeless Lessons From a Fourth-Generation Family Business
For 75 years business has provided the Cassim family stability and well being despite the seismic upheavals that shook South Africa.
Building a Business
This Family’s Business Is Turning Tragedy Into Triumph
When her son suffered a devastating spinal injury, this mom devoted her life to helping him and others like him achieve maximum rehabilitation.
Buying a Franchise
How a Husband and Wife Team Became This Franchise’s Fastest Growing Unit
Found out how this franchising couple weathered the tough times and found success.
Buying a Franchise
This Family Business Sees Opportunity Solving a Big Problem in Education
Two brothers have put together a curriculum for teaching science and math, now they are making a franchise business of it.
Thought Leaders
Stripe Co-Founder on How He Could Have Scaled Faster
For our 'If I Knew Then' Series, the CEO and co-founder of mobile-payment system Stripe discusses the importance of structure, benefits of working with family and finding product-market fit.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
4 Ways to Build the Mental Fortitude Needed to Transition From Your Business
When it's time to walk away, you must figure out your options and prepare yourself for a big chance.
By Stacy Feiner
Building a Business
Keepin’ it in the Family: How to Structure a Business With Your Closest Relatives
Family-run companies need structure and careful planning. Your relationships and success depend on it.
By Nellie Akalp
Thought Leaders
The Roots of This Family Business Reach Back to the Original Popcorn Machine
The Cretor family has been in the snack business well over a hundred years and is reasing a new generation to continue the legacy.
Building a Business
This 21 Year Old Took Over Her Mother’s Franchise to Honor Her Memory
After her mother's sudden death, Brittany Nguyen knew she needed to take on the responsibility of running her Children's Orchard franchise.
By Kate Taylor
Tech
How One Boutique Uses Technology to Help More Brides Say Yes to the Dress
Take this Texas-based small business as an example of how smart tech can help you grow and streamline operations.
By Carol Roth
Thought Leaders
Why You Need Emotional Intelligence to Run Your Family Business
Owning a family business isn't for the faint of heart -- and it requires a fair amount of heart itself.
Buying a Franchise
Joining the Family Business and Becoming a Franchisee at Age 25
Matt Stewart is a third-generation heating and cooling professional.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Starting a Family Business? Here’s a Slice of Advice.
One of the owners of Canada-based Topper's Pizza shares best practices for keeping a family business thriving.
Building a Business
A Family Business That’s Literally About Having Skin in the Game
Royce Leather has successfully made the transition from parents to sons by passing along values as well as the business.
Thought Leaders
This Family Business Thrives Giving Small Investors Big Real Estate Opportunities
The Miller brothers have created a technology platform that is transforming real estate investment.
Building a Business
This Family Restaurant Had to Improve the Entire Neighborhood to Succeed
Cafe Prima Pasta is a beloved Miami Beach eatery that put down roots 20 years ago in a rundown neighborhood that was scary to visit at night.
Building a Business
How a Tightly-Knit Tennessee Family Built a Local Business Empire
Love of family and a commitment to giving back to the community are the foundation of the Holt family's various food businesses.
Thought Leaders
The 5 Commandments of Running a Successful Business With Your Spouse
Being an entrepreneur comes with a unique set of challenges but running your business jointly with your spouse can take that to a whole different level.
Thought Leaders
A Family Business for People on the Move
Work-life balance is not any easier for spouses in business but sharing success is an ongoing celebration.
Thought Leaders
4 Lessons This Family Learned From a Lifetime Growing Their Franchise Business
Operating 10 McDonald's has been grueling but satisfying for this Idaho family.
Thought Leaders
This Family Business Begun in a Basement Has Gone Big Time
Lifeway Kefir was begun a generation ago on a shoestring budget and is now a $150-million operation.
Thought Leaders
The Benefits of Launching a Family Business in Your Golden Years
Whether because of economic necessity or to satisfy a postponed desire, for some the best time to start a business is when they otherwise might retire.
Building a Business
3 Key Agreements Every Family Business Needs in Writing
Sadly, family businesses are not immune to the disputes that afflict every business. Putting agreements in writing can save the family, as well as the business.
Thought Leaders
What Small Businesses Provide That Larger Companies Cannot
A tragic turn of events at one firm reveals that something is eventually lost at a larger scale.
By Gene Marks