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Building a Business

How to Handle Your Family Bankrolling Your Business

Friends and family of new entrepreneurs are the greatest single source of outside funding but just because it's common, doesn't mean you shouldn't use caution.

By Cindy Yang

Thought Leaders

This Third-Generation Family Business Thrives on Service

By Daphne Mallory

Thought Leaders

How This Teenager Turned Her Childhood Hobby Into a Global Business

By Carly Okyle

Building a Business

This Boutique Father-Son Investment Firm Thrives By Ignoring Conventional Wisdom

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Tracy Stapp Herold

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By David and Carrie McKeegan

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory

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.

By Daphne Mallory