Life for business owners tends to move at a faster pace — which can make it difficult to step back from the hustle and bustle and focus on the future. But in order to achieve your idea of “success,” you need to first sit down and determine what, exactly, that means to you. In other […]
You’ve likely heard before that “emotions don’t belong in business,” or “it’s not personal, just business.” But when you’re running a successful family business, your decisions are personal, and they have the potential to impact both the future of your business and family dynamics. While people tend to argue that emotions cloud our judgment, it’s […]
Transformative life events have a mysterious way about them. We can’t anticipate them, can’t plan for their arrival, and certainly can’t summon them at will. It can often seem when we most ardently strive to initiate change, it can elude us, slipping through our fingers just when we think we’ve gotten a hold of it. […]
Family businesses are unique entities, balancing the intricacies of family relationships with the demands of the business world. They carry legacies, embody values, and represent generations of hard work. The transition from one generation to the next often presents challenges, and it’s crucial for families to navigate these transitions effectively to ensure the longevity of […]
The lifecycle of a family, much like the business it may own, has its ebbs and flows. There’s the rise of the next generation, taking the reins, and the maturation of the older one, requiring new forms of support. Just as we prepare to take over the family business, we must also prepare to step […]
Most people realize that building a small business is challenging, but few understand the difficulties of building a business around the intricacies of family dynamics. In the best situations, the family offers a foundation of loyalty, trust, and dedication – traits on which most businesses need to thrive. In the worst cases, challenging family relationships, […]
When it comes to passing down intergenerational wealth, many families tend to mistakenly narrow their focus on the logistics—how they will transfer their assets with strategies like trusts, gifts, life insurance, etc… But there is so much more to it than just the “how.” What about the “why”? Transferring generational wealth involves more than just […]
When you think about transitioning out of your family business, what do you envision? Is it the day you hand over the keys to your successor? Or maybe it’s the retirement party your loved ones will throw you, where you’re surrounded by friends and family. While we tend to associate the idea of “succession” with […]
In 2019, Congress passed the SECURE Act, which raised the beginning age for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from 70 1/2 to 72 and effectively killed the “stretch” IRA, among other things. And perhaps in another few years, we will have a SECURE Act 3.0 to decipher, but for now let’s take a moment to cover […]