Succession planning in family businesses is a critical process that ensures the stability and continuity of the business across generations. This process is characterized by developing, documenting, and communicating a comprehensive plan that aims for an orderly and successful transition. The journey towards this goal begins with the current generation of owners and operators who […]
Developing a family business charter helps individuals with differing points of view learn to work together in the spirit of collaboration toward a greater good — the health of the family and the business. Designed specifically for families in business together, a family business charter documents the shared understanding between the owner/founder and family members
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As a business owner, you’ve poured your heart and soul into building your company. But have you given thought to what happens when it’s time to step away? Exit planning is a crucial step that many entrepreneurs overlook, often until it’s too late. Let’s dive into why exit planning matters and how you can start preparing for your business’s future today.
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Partner and Co-President Kelly Jasin has been named as President of Emens, Wolper, Jacobs & Jasin. Founding Partner Bea Wolper moves to CEO in what many Conway Center members know is the succession planning journey. As Conway Center President and Succession Planning Peer Group facilitator for many years, Bea has spent many years teaching the owners of family businesses how to prepare for a successful transition and then, in turn, let go.
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What’s the secret to an effective succession plan for your family business? There really isn’t a straightforward answer. The Conway Center for Family Business has helped many businesses through succession planning challenges, and one thing is for certain – no two businesses are alike. Differences in family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, preparedness, non-family employee input, and
Featuring:Dr. Thaddeus O’Brien, O’Brien & AssociatesTobi Gold, Skilken Gold Real Estate DevelopmentFritz Reitter, Reitter Stucco & Supply Co. Inc.Kevin Schoedinger, Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service Understanding Generational Issues in Family Business The generations that launched many of our family businesses are living longer, resulting in more generations being involved in family business at the same
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As a business owner, you’ve devoted your career to building your company. Now is the time to plan for what comes next: spending more time with your family and pursuing new challenges. But, how do you prepare for a transition that is among the most complex events of your life? Creating and growing a successful
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5 Essential Questions in Life and How They Relate to Family Business by Bea Wolper, Emens & Wolper Law Firm The Women in Family Business Peer Group at the Conway Center for Family Business discussed the ‘5 Essential Questions in Life’ delivered by Dean James Ryan as part of his commencement speech given at the
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Succession planning is a complex process. It is not always easy and sometimes the plan involves key non-family members. As you will read below, it also can include selling the family business when there is no family willing or able to take the lead. Reflections and New Horizons by Conway Center member Ellen Grinsfelder of the
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Inside The Family Business: Boundaries and Best Practices Frank L. Festi, Jr. – Rea & Associates, a Conway Center Service Provider There are few things more gratifying to me than when I observe a successful family business already in its third (or later) generation of existence. It’s not a coincidence that these family-owned businesses are
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