The Business of Family Business (Family Employees)

The Business of Family Business (Family Employees)

Last week we explored the challenges with navigating the death of a patriarch or matriarch as part one of the four disruptions to a family business: death; new entrants; inequity and behavioral health as explained in “The Family Business Handbook”...
The Business of Family Business (Navigating Death)

The Business of Family Business (Navigating Death)

As a person that grew up in family business and ran a family business for nearly twenty (20) years I am passionate about helping businesses navigate some of the landmines that exist in family business. This article is the first in a series that I hope can help leaders...
Flying and Entrepreneurship

Flying and Entrepreneurship

I still remember my first solo cross-country flight. That flight was filled with self-doubt and anxiety while simultaneously creating incredible excitement, pride and anticipation for the journey ahead. I often think being an entrepreneur gave me the confidence to...
Financial Forecasting and its Limits

Financial Forecasting and its Limits

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) can be an incredible asset to any small business. FP&A allows business owners to create a plan and a roadmap to follow into the future. However, business owners need to be conscious that forecasting is not fortune...