Last week we discussed identifying your successor.  We could write for weeks on the qualities that person should have (and we will), but for now we’ll move on to the next topic..  Once you’ve identified your successor your work is done, right?  Wrong.  It’s actually just beginning.  Now you need to ask another question:  What are … Read more

Congratulations!  The fact that you’re reading this means that you’re at least willing to think about succession planning, which puts you ahead of most people.  There are so many topics to cover – we’re going to start with six simple questions to get the ball rolling.  Today’s question:  Who is the best candidate to succeed you? … Read more

Here’s a sobering truth about family business:  Only about 30% survive to the second generation (per the Family Business Institute in Raleigh, NC).  Think about that.  Millions of people have a dream, put it into action, and achieve some level of success as entrepreneurs.  And after a lifetime of hard work and sacrifice, seventy percent … Read more

Today, we are sharing a guest blog post from Kelly McDonald.  Kelly is a marketing and advertising expert with more than 20 years of global advertising agency experience.  She is a recognized expert on diversity marketing and business trends.  She was named #1 on the list of “26 Host Speakers” by Successful Meetings magazine.  Check … Read more