Advisory Boards – Getting Down to Brass Tacks

15 years ago

A family business advisory board can make a family business stronger, increase shareholder value and better position the company to…

Advisory Boards for Family Businesses

15 years ago

Business advisory boards create a forum in which active family business owners, in concert with advisors, impact the strategic issues…

Family Business, Students & Spanish in Chile

15 years ago

During the Family Firm Institute's (FFI)25th Annual Conference in Boston, MA, David Bork was invited by Professor Claudio Muller to…

Wisdom, Mentors and Friends

15 years ago

Anyone serving a role in a family enterprise needs wise elders to provide family business advice, guidance and wisdom. Elders…

“At Time of Death or Emergency“

15 years ago

Family business transition is something that all family businesses will endure at some point. When the founder or leader of…

Ready for the Unexpected

15 years ago

Having a family business plan in place is very important. Even though it is a difficult task, families must prepare…

Family Employment Policies — Performance & Exit from the Business

15 years ago

Family business policies should include periodic and scheduled performance evaluations. A performance evaluation presents an opportunity to discuss quality of…

Family Employment Policies — Compensation

15 years ago

Family business compensation is something that should be addressed within a family business's employment policies. Family members must understand that…

Family Employment Policies — Entry into the Business

15 years ago

A family employment policy should address what is necessary for a family member to enter into the business. Following specific…