From time to time, we’ll post Bea Wolper’s “A-Z Keys to Family Business Success” followed by a question from one of our members on the topic – here’s E: E- Equal. When dealing with family businesses – especially when some family members work in the business and others don’t – “Fair is not always equal, and equal …
It’s not too early to protect yourself and your family business employees from seasonal flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the flu costs the United States more than $87 billion annually and is responsible for the loss of close to 17 million workdays each flu season. Tens of thousands of people are hospitalized …
From time to time, we’ll post Bea Wolper’s “A-Z Keys to Family Business Success” followed by a question from one of our members on the topic – here’s D: D- Dynamics of Family Business. One should never underestimate the effect family dynamics have on a successful family business. Remember, in “familybusiness” there is often no space between …
by Chip Chapman, President of Conway Center for Family Business member Integrated Building Systems Summer weather can overheat technology systems. Prevent costly repairs by following these 5 easy tips to keep your office technology systems cool this summer: Control the temperature. From small equipment rooms to large data centers, work cubicles to private offices, a cool …
From time to time, we’ll post Bea Wolper’s “A-Z Keys to Family Business Success” followed by a question from one of our members on the topic – here’s C: C- Communication. This is the single most important factor for success—without which the family business will fail. All family members, whether working in the business or not, and non-family managers, …
The Importance of an Advisory Board for a Small Family Business By: Suzanne Amstutz – Ohio Power Tool Inc. One of the issues that small businesses face, and especially a family business, is that the founders start their business taking on all the roles in the company. They are the marketing person, accountant, salesperson, human …
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How do compaines engage and motivate employees? Don’t know? Come find out on March 19th at our next educational program facilitated by Skip Murray of Murray Associates. He’ll lead a discussion on “Keys to Engaging and Motivating Non-Family and Family Employees in oyr Family Business.” Skip really knows his stuff and will have a great panel of …
If so, you need to read this! Here’s a link to a guest blog post by Conway Center Service Provider Holbrook & Manter in Columbus CEO.
Healthcare is top of mind in most organizations as we head into a New Year. Sequent, a Conway Center member, provides insight into Health Savings Accounts: Helping Employees Understand How HSAs Work – Part 1 and Helping Employees Understand How HSAs Work – Part 2
By Thomas Hurley – Principal, Findley Davies & Conway Center Service Provider Compensation Strategies for Family Business Compensation is an emotional topic for both business owners and employees. Organizations are constantly trying to balance the bottom line with paying its workers fairly. That balancing act can become more difficult in a family business if a …
