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Should private banks be in the family-business business?
Only if they deliver services that provide comprehensive solutions.
Strategy
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Preparing for transfer of ownership
The transfer of ownership is one of the most significant events in the life of a family business.
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The tests of a prince
Future leaders, particularly in family businesses, must jump through four kinds of hoops to earn the respect—and then the support—of stakeholders.
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And when you finally reach the top…
What’s a new CEO’s biggest headache? Hint: It isn’t employees, suppliers or competitors.
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The Sale of Fel-Pro
How do you decide to sell a business that has been in the same family for three generations.
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Is the family business still right for me?
You’ve reached mid-life. Doubts arise about your commitment to the business. Five key questions will help you clarify your career goals.
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How the world is/isn’t changing
Three Obvious Assumptions about family businesses in the new millennium that are probably not true.
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The making of a banking star
As head of her family’s bank in Taos, New Mexico, Rebeca Romero “makes things happen” in the Hispanic community.
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The dreams that drive business success
Leadership is about aligning people’s aspirations. It’s a vital task for successors who lack a controlling share.
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Meeting the future with confidence
A group of Family Business magazine’s distinguished contributing editors offer their best advice on how to get your family company in shape.