We have written about a changing dynamic in family businesses where the next generation is no longer inclined to work in the business. To read a recent article on this trend, click here. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, the relevant aptitude and skills...
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Family Business: Succession Planning and the Next Generation
Family-owned businesses have traditionally been multi-generational. For decades the default assumption was that the next generation would eagerly step up and provide family continuity in the business. That dynamic is changing. These days, the next generation typically...
Ground Rules for Spouses Running a Business
Managing a business with your spouse often presents exciting opportunities. However, a complex operating environment and uncertain growth trajectory, coupled with significant financial stakes and various management issues inherent in the business, may present...
Leveraging Your Board of Advisors
Advisory boards can add value in multiple areas, including growth strategy, market development, technology deployment, operational excellence, capital raising, etc. Your board members are selected based on the array of skills, expertise, experience and relationships...
Building an Advisory Board
In our last article related to the benefits of an advisory board, we discussed the importance of selecting board members with a diverse and relevant range of qualities and experiences. Click here to read the second article in this series. One of the key attributes of...
Selecting Advisory Board Members: 6 Attributes to Focus On
We began this series with an important, 2-part observation: Closely held enterprises either experiencing - or positioned for - rapid growth, often face significant challenges and risks. Management can help address these challenges by utilizing a Board of Advisors. An...
Creating Value Through a Board of Advisors – The Benefits for Entrepreneurs and Early-Stage Companies
This is the first in a series of articles that explores why closely held businesses should seriously consider establishing an independent Board of Advisors. Future articles will examine related themes, including how to structure an advisory board; how to select and...
Qualified Stock for the Closely Held Business
Federal Tax Benefits for C Corporations It would be amazing to have hindsight when initiating a business. Imagine being able to foresee the result of the business enterprise before it was started. Think of how that would influence your decision-making! We do not have...
Should I Select a Family Member to Serve as Trustee?
One of the most important decisions a client will be faced with during the estate planning process is whom to nominate to serve as trustee of his or her trust. The trustee will control the manner in which trust assets are used to support the beneficiaries of the trust...
Trust and Estate Planning for Real Estate
When clients come into our office to discuss estate planning, they typically have two primary concerns: 1) maximizing the amount of wealth they are able to pass on to descendants and/or loved ones; and 2) minimizing the potential for disagreements and disputes among...
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