Family Business BlogThe Family Business Blog [short for "web log"] is our mini-journal about Family Business Experts. It lets you know...
To subscribe to our blog, right-click on the orange RSS button (top of left margin) and then paste the URL into your RSS reader. Or click on the My Yahoo! button or My MSN button if you prefer to read our blog updates there. No e-mail necessary. Not sure what RSS and blogging is all about? Click on the "What's an RSS Feed?" link (top of left margin). 4 Ps of Marketing - The Controllable Elements of Your Marketing PlanThe 4 Ps of marketing classify the controllable elements of your marketing plan. Product, place [distribution] and promotion are all expenses; price brings in revenue. Leadership StylesDifferent leadership styles are available depending upon concern for people or concern for production. An imbalance in the concerns tends to sway the leader to a less effective style. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Leadership Styles" Civil Air Patrol - a multi-faceted organization!The Civil Air Patrol auxiliary of the USAF - from inland search and rescue, aerial reconnaissance, disaster relief to a cadet program and leadership training. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Civil Air Patrol - a multi-faceted organization!" Leadership AssessmentLeadership assessment is an important practice for every family business. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Leadership Assessment" Chaos Busters for Business OwnersChaos Busters For Business Owners - A Management tool to make your business more effective Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chaos Busters for Business Owners" NCPA OpinionsNCPA Opinions addresses public policy issues that impact family-owned businesses Permalink -- click for full blog post "NCPA Opinions" United States ImmigrationUnited States immigration policy encourages foreign entrepreneurs and family businesses to immigrate to the United States. Permalink -- click for full blog post "United States Immigration" Family Business AdvisorFamily business advisor Don Schwerzler, top family business expert and founder of the Family Business Institute has been studying and advising family businesses for more than 40 years. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Family Business Advisor" Family Business BrokerThe right family business broker can help your family business whether you're buying, selling or expanding. Learn how our expert family business broker can help. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Family Business Broker" Business & PoliticsThe government may be at fault in encouraging banks and other financial institutions in lending money but it is the job of every business management either Permalink -- click for full blog post "Business & Politics" Family Business TipsWhen you are part of the Family Business think long term. Always consider the next generations. What they will do in line of what you are doing right Permalink -- click for full blog post "Family Business Tips" Alcoholism and the Family BusinessAlcoholism is a disease that can hurt family businesses when a key family member is losing the battle with alcohol addiction Permalink -- click for full blog post "Alcoholism and the Family Business" Project Management Best PracticesProject management best practices: start with the basics and follow these useful ideas from experienced project mangers. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Project Management Best Practices" Risk AssessmentRisk assessment is the vital first step of risk management. Learn how to consider the scope of all your possible losses so you can develop a realistic, cost effective strategy for dealing with them. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Risk Assessment" eCommerceeCommerce is all about using proven tools and strategies Permalink -- click for full blog post "eCommerce" RIF security strategiesRIF security strategies should be considered by family businesses owners when they are considering a reduction in force. Permalink -- click for full blog post "RIF security strategies" SWOT Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, ThreatsSWOT Analysis is one of the best strategic tools you can use. Learn about how it can focus you internally on strengths and weaknesses and externally on opportunities and threats. Southern Business ResearchSouthern Business Research strategies enable businesses to improve growth and profits Permalink -- click for full blog post "Southern Business Research" "Battleground" Describe Your Family Business?A battleground can result in the family business from mixing good family behaviors with an effective business system. Permalink -- click for full blog post ""Battleground" Describe Your Family Business?" Advisory Board Benefits Family BusinessAn advisory board made up of experienced outsiders brings a fresh perspective to problems and opportunities that face both the family and the family business. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Advisory Board Benefits Family Business" Business Valuation DataBusiness valuation data can help family business owners compare to similar businesses. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Business Valuation Data" Ask the Family Business ExpertAsk The Family Business Expert - Here's your chance to ask our family business expert about issues and concerns you may have about your family business. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ask the Family Business Expert " Family Business ValuationFamily business valuation is important to family business succession planning. It should be a part of the regular annual strategic planning process not something triggered by a specific event. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Family Business Valuation" Intra-family loansIntra-family loans are common practice for family businesses according to leading expert DON SCHWERZLER. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Intra-family loans" 29 Leadership Practices - The FoundationThese 29 leadership practices are the foundation for adaptable organizations. They support the holonomic processes, which enable the desired organizational characteristics. Permalink -- click for full blog post "29 Leadership Practices - The Foundation" Family Business RoundtableFacilitating a Family Business Roundtable is a practice development service we offer to professional service companies that work with family businesses. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Family Business Roundtable" What is ERPWhat is ERP - a question with many different answers! Permalink -- click for full blog post "What is ERP" Mayfield Family StoryThe Mayfield Family Story - the milk and ice cream giant celebrates 100 years. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mayfield Family Story" NextersNexters and the succession process - succession is not a spectator sport! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nexters" General Aviation and the Family BusinessGeneral Aviation may be all about small air planes but General Aviation is not a small industry. Permalink -- click for full blog post "General Aviation and the Family Business" Future Proof Your Family BusinessFuture Proof Your Family Business is the strategy leading family business expert Don Schwerzler recommends to family business entrepreneurs as they develop their plans for the upcoming year. “Given the turmoil and gridlock, increased government regulations and lack of responsible political leadership in Washington DC, family business owners should prepare to make sure they can make rapid changes to the way they run their businesses,” says Schwerzler. As the economy continues to degrade, family business owners should continue to trim costs at all levels – make sure that the business is being run efficiently and as effectively as possible. On the other hand, when the economy does turn around and start to improve, those family businesses that have developed a solid operational foundation will be able to react quickly and gain competitive advantage in the marketplace. To get a few great tips on how you can Future Proof Your Family Business, click on the link at the bottom of this Blog. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Future Proof Your Family Business" Family Business Help DeskThe Family Business Help Desk is a resource family businesses can use to get expert advice on family business issues. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Family Business Help Desk" Family Business SWOT AnalysisFamily business SWOT analysis can be a critical exercise in making a family business successful. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Family Business SWOT Analysis" American HeroAmerican Hero veteran's franchise program makes entrepreneur Ray Margiano a hero too! Permalink -- click for full blog post "American Hero" family business conflictFamily business conflict can destroy a family business and wreck family relationships Permalink -- click for full blog post "family business conflict" Client Testimonials - What Others Say About UsClient testimonials - what others say about us. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Client Testimonials - What Others Say About Us" Creature From Jekyll IslandThe Creature From Jekyll Island is an eye-opening story about money, politics and the Federal Reserve System Permalink -- click for full blog post "Creature From Jekyll Island" Business Plan Template - Your Key to SuccessA good business plan template is essential. Need one? Have one that isn't working well? Make your family business' plan your template for success. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Business Plan Template - Your Key to Success" Job Interview TipsGreat job interview tips from a leading recruiter Permalink -- click for full blog post "Job Interview Tips" 10 ERP MistakesERP application software mistakes - learn the top 10 ERP mistakes made by companies dealing with ERP. Permalink -- click for full blog post "10 ERP Mistakes" |
