Thought Leaders
3 Business Lessons Harvard Taught but My Kids Made Me Learn
Focus and communication are topics in an MBA program but indispensable skills in a house filled with children.
By Bea Wray
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Entrepreneurs
How I Manage 5 Kids and a Growing Business
Carve out 'sacred time' with your kids every night. Because they don't stay young forever.
By Mark Daoust
Entrepreneurs
The Joys and Drawbacks of Dog Ownership for the Harried Entrepreneur
Dogs require time that's in short supply but when you must embrace failure nothing soothes like petting your pup.
Thought Leaders
5 Activities to Do With Your Kids That Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur
Spending time and engaging with children can yield great benefits for both of you.
By Peter Gasca
Thought Leaders
All in the Family: How This Father-Son Team Built a $3.5 Billion Cybersecurity Business
For many, mixing family and work is a fraught exercise. For David and Orion Hindawi, it's just smart business.
By Laura Entis
Entrepreneurs
Billionaire Mark Cuban on Raising Kids: ‘I Don’t Want Them to Be Entitled Jerks’
The outspoken Shark Tank star says the very thought of his kids growing up spoiled is his second greatest fear in life.
Thought Leaders
4 Ways Successful People Balance Work and the Rest of Their Lives
Success and failure don't happen just at the office.
By Sujan Patel
Entrepreneurs
How to Balance Work and Life Now That the Kids Are Back in School
It might be time to adjust the household budget to afford a nanny.
Building a Business
The 4 Forces That Drive Family Business Success
The businesses that survived three, four or five generations were powered by these distinct forces.
By Andrew Keyt
Building a Business
‘Mompreneurship’: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
While moms may fantasize about a utopian balance of pilates in the morning and business in the afternoon ,the reality could be much different
Entrepreneurs
Want to Be a Happier Parent and More Effective Entrepreneur? Ask for Help.
The owner of a marketing agency learned that he couldn't possibly do it all, not without a little help balancing the multiple demands of work and family.
By Jim Joseph
Business Accounting
4 Steps to Keep Family Loans From Escalating Into Fisticuffs
Treat your family borrower the way a bank does a small business. Ask for a business plan.
By Andrea Murad
Thought Leaders
The Simple Way I Teach My Kids to Spot Opportunities
I want my children to have an entrepreneurial spirit, and this skill is a basic tenet of starting a business.
By Nick Ruiz
Building a Business
Business Lessons From the Family That’s the ‘Cake Boss’ Empire
The hit show is just the frosted tip of what Carlo's Bakery has grown to be.
Thought Leaders
Life Lessons Entrepreneurial Parents Can Teach Children
Being an entrepreneur gives parents powerful opportunities for teaching.
By Lisa Evans
Entrepreneurs
Finding Balance to Fit the Roles of ‘Dad’ or ‘Mom’ Into the Day
When people know you're 'on your own' they just assume that you have a flexible schedule. Not so much. Try these three tips.
By Jim Joseph
Thought Leaders
The Striking Similarities Between Being a Parent and an Entrepreneur
We all know both are hard, but what does it take to do both concurrently?
By Jim Joseph
Thought Leaders
Why You Should Discuss the Details of Your Business With Your Spouse
Honesty is obviously important in a relationship, and that extends to what goes on at the office. And hey, it make actually help your business grow.
Thought Leaders
What’s the Secret to Balancing Parenthood and Entrepreneurship?
The head of a marketing firm writes about managing his business while rushing to parent/teacher conferences.
By Jim Joseph
Entrepreneurs
6 Random Activities That Help My Entrepreneurial Brain
Sure, there's always reading, learning and writing, but these odd things also boost my skills and creativity.
By Andrew Medal
Building a Business
How to Ensure Your Business Survives the Next Generation
Beware these common mistakes made when passing down a family business.
By Lisa Evans
Thought Leaders
What Growing Up Broke in a Rich Neighborhood Taught Me About Business
This unique experience actually worked out to my advantage, and some of the lessons I learned helped shape my perspective and outlook on life and entrepreneurship.
By Andrew Medal
Thought Leaders
There Are People You Need to Consult Before Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap
You need a clear idea of what you're getting into and so does everybody who will have to go along for the ride.
By John Rampton
Thought Leaders
Advice From 14 Successful Entrepreneurs for Everyone Beginning the Journey
To get started, listen to your gut. To succeed, listen to people you respect.
Building a Business
How to Fire a Family Member in a Family-Run Business
To fire a family member may be one of the most difficult challenges a family business will face. Here is how to ensure the process is as painless as possible.
By Andrew Keyt
Building a Business
Your Employees Will Love You for Offering These 3 Family Benefits
Nothing does more to stimulate employee loyalty than giving your team practical help balancing job and family obligations.
By Matt Straz
Thought Leaders
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Imagine Themselves as Entrepreneurs
Well-meaning parents who don't realize there is an alternative teach their children to go to college so they can get a job to pay their education loans. Entrepreneurs know better.