What do enduring family enterprises have in common? Banyan’s Dennis Jaffe explains the “hundred year family”.
The Importance of Renewing Purpose
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Discussing Purpose Across Generations
How do you start a conversation about purpose? Each generation may have a different answer, so it’s important to get on the same page.
What Sets Family Businesses Apart
Banyan’s Rob Lachenauer and Josh Baron discuss the power of ownership on the popular HBR Ideacast.
A Guide to Navigating Conflict
Conflict in a family business is a “we” problem. It affects everyone in the system, including the business. Here’s how to make sure your family fosters healthy conflict.
When the Family Gets Bigger
Adding new people to your family — new spouses, new children, new in-laws — can be joyous. That doesn’t mean it’s not going to get complicated. Advance planning helps.
When the Family Gets Smaller…
Divorce within a business family can be complicated. There are, however, a few best practices to make the transition easier.
Setting Up Your Family for Financial Disaster
Lack of having an estate plan can destroy a family business.
The Ripple Effects of New People
Any new person in your system can have a destabilizing effect. You have to be ready — in advance.
When One Sibling Is Worth More…
In families, we’re all born equal. Until we aren’t. You have to be ready to talk about that.
Are We the Worst Family Ever?
Most businesses are not hotbeds of conflict. But they do have to make difficult decisions together. That’s not easy.