Family Business Blog

Organization Structures

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:31:40 GMT

Organization structures are how winning companies do their work better - enable interaction across departmental lines, have sensible and effective reporting relationships, clear lines of authority.

4 Ps of Marketing - The Controllable Elements of Your Marketing Plan

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:06:35 GMT

The 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 Styles

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:48:56 GMT

Different 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.

Civil Air Patrol - a multi-faceted organization!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:35:06 GMT

The Civil Air Patrol auxiliary of the USAF - from inland search and rescue, aerial reconnaissance, disaster relief to a cadet program and leadership training.

Leadership Assessment

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:18:42 GMT

Leadership assessment is an important practice for every family business.

Chaos Busters for Business Owners

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:27:22 GMT

Chaos Busters For Business Owners - A Management tool to make your business more effective

NCPA Opinions

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:58:26 GMT

NCPA Opinions addresses public policy issues that impact family-owned businesses

United States Immigration

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:05:25 GMT

United States immigration policy encourages foreign entrepreneurs and family businesses to immigrate to the United States.

Family Business Advisor

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:46:39 GMT

Family 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.

Family Business Broker

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:14:23 GMT

The 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.

Business & Politics

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:36:40 GMT

The 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

Family Business Tips

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:32:11 GMT

When 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

Alcoholism and the Family Business

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:40:48 GMT

Alcoholism is a disease that can hurt family businesses when a key family member is losing the battle with alcohol addiction

Project Management Best Practices

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:39:18 GMT

Project management best practices: start with the basics and follow these useful ideas from experienced project mangers.

Risk Assessment

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:23:41 GMT

Risk 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.

eCommerce

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:33:38 GMT

eCommerce is all about using proven tools and strategies

RIF security strategies

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:49:34 GMT

RIF security strategies should be considered by family businesses owners when they are considering a reduction in force.

SWOT Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:21:06 GMT

SWOT 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 Research

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:58:52 GMT

Southern Business Research strategies enable businesses to improve growth and profits

"Battleground" Describe Your Family Business?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:20:43 GMT

A battleground can result in the family business from mixing good family behaviors with an effective business system.

Advisory Board Benefits Family Business

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:05:05 GMT

An advisory board made up of experienced outsiders brings a fresh perspective to problems and opportunities that face both the family and the family business.

Business Valuation Data

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:05:52 GMT

Business valuation data can help family business owners compare to similar businesses.

Ask the Family Business Expert

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:39:05 GMT

Ask 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.

Family Business Valuation

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:52:00 GMT

Family 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.

Intra-family loans

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:40:46 GMT

Intra-family loans are common practice for family businesses according to leading expert DON SCHWERZLER.

29 Leadership Practices - The Foundation

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:38:23 GMT

These 29 leadership practices are the foundation for adaptable organizations. They support the holonomic processes, which enable the desired organizational characteristics.

Family Business Roundtable

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:29:07 GMT

Facilitating a Family Business Roundtable is a practice development service we offer to professional service companies that work with family businesses.

What is ERP

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:21:26 GMT

What is ERP - a question with many different answers!

Mayfield Family Story

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:18:45 GMT

The Mayfield Family Story - the milk and ice cream giant celebrates 100 years.

Nexters

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:28:50 GMT

Nexters and the succession process - succession is not a spectator sport!

General Aviation and the Family Business

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:46:54 GMT

General Aviation may be all about small air planes but General Aviation is not a small industry.

Future Proof Your Family Business

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:17:03 GMT

Future 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.

Family Business Help Desk

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:03:15 GMT

The Family Business Help Desk is a resource family businesses can use to get expert advice on family business issues.

Family Business SWOT Analysis

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:44:39 GMT

Family business SWOT analysis can be a critical exercise in making a family business successful.

American Hero

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:17:51 GMT

American Hero veteran's franchise program makes entrepreneur Ray Margiano a hero too!

family business conflict

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:06:43 GMT

Family business conflict can destroy a family business and wreck family relationships

Client Testimonials - What Others Say About Us

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:37:20 GMT

Client testimonials - what others say about us.

Creature From Jekyll Island

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:22:09 GMT

The Creature From Jekyll Island is an eye-opening story about money, politics and the Federal Reserve System

Business Plan Template - Your Key to Success

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:25:05 GMT

A good business plan template is essential. Need one? Have one that isn't working well? Make your family business' plan your template for success.

Job Interview Tips

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:26:21 GMT

Great job interview tips from a leading recruiter

10 ERP Mistakes

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:46:54 GMT

ERP application software mistakes - learn the top 10 ERP mistakes made by companies dealing with ERP.

Future Proof Your Family Business

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:27:40 GMT

As a family business owner, what are you doing to future proof your family business?

Alcoholism Impacts Family Businesses

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:34:18 GMT

Alcoholism impacts family businesses - tell us your story!

Don Schwerzler Interview

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:59:12 GMT

Don Schwerzler founded the Family Business Institute in the early 80’s. Headquartered in Atlanta, it became the very first multi-disciplined, full service resource for family-owned businesses.

Family Foundations: Creating The Family Legacy For Future Generations

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:42:26 GMT

Family foundations are a great tool to harness the energy and creativity of retiring family business owners. But they can be costly and involve a lot of red tape.

Exit Planning

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:45:06 GMT

Exit planning is necessary because you will transfer your business interest - either during your lifetime, or you will die or become incapacitated. Learn how to avoid the chaos of forced liquidation.

Blink Think

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:56:54 GMT

Blink think is the phrase we use when discussing Malcolm Gladwell's book Blink The Power of Thinking without Thinking.

Financial Management - Tips and Tricks for the Family Business Owner

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:15:09 GMT

Financial management - for the family business owner who doesn't have or need a CFO and all the trappings of big companies.

Family Business Institute

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:11:45 GMT

The original Family Business Institute is Atlanta based and founded by Don Schwerzler. The Family Business Institute is internationally recognized for providing solutions to family business problems

Succession Planning Has Changed

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:06:20 GMT

Succession planning has changed. No longer a secretive ritual, it is now approached as a process rather than an event. We'll show you the keys to effective succession planning.