When Informal Agreements Stop Working
Most second-generation firms still run on verbal understandings. Here is when that becomes a liability and what to document first.
Field Notes
Practical writing for owners navigating generational change.
Preparing Adult Children to Join the Family Firm
Returning from university or overseas work is only the first step. Here is how owners prepare both the child and the existing team.
Running a Family Council That People Actually Attend
A family council works when it has a clear mandate, a chair who is not the founder by default, and topics that belong in the room.