by trae | May 12, 2024 | Blog
In last week’s article we looked at the benefits and risks of having family members as employees and offered three recommendations to proactively address challenges associated with family employees: clearly establish roles and responsibilities of the job;...
by trae | May 6, 2024 | Blog
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”...
by trae | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog
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...
by trae | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog
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...
by trae | Dec 29, 2022 | Blog
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...
by trae | Dec 17, 2022 | Blog
As a former collegiate athlete, I am often asked why I train weekly with a fitness trainer. Knowing the majority of the exercises and stringing them together into a routine is something that I could easily do. However, the simple answer is accountability. My trainer...
