People are the power engines of business success and growth. That's why managing "people problems" should be seen as a necessary part of developing a successful business.What makes a strong leader is someone who understands the dynamics among people, can

Several months ago, I was a guest on the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast, where I shared details of my financial assessment process. We have divided this episode into 8 parts which we shared with you over the past few weeks. In the 6th installmen

Ive been working with family businesses for the last 17 years.  And since then, Ive developed relationships with business owners who became my personal clients.As I learned about the intricacies of the business and how important business continui

Were now halfway through this eight-part series where I was a guest on the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast.  For Part 5, I discussed the value of having the family involved in planning for the future of the business and why family meetings a

When it comes to family businesses, continuity is the key. And no one knows this better than the business owner who is looking to transition out of their business.Whether it's due to retirement, health concerns, or simply a desire to move on to somethin

As we continue on the fourth of this eight-part series where I was a guest on the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast, I shared why culture is vital and how it contributes to increasing the value of any business. Also, I discussed succession developme

Choosing the right business structure can be overwhelming for most business owners. Thats mainly because not everyone has a background in accounting or tax law.And its no surprise that there is often some confusion about what S Corp and C Corp mean, th

We are now in the third installment of this eight-part series where I was a guest on the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast. In this episode, I discussed the importance of identifying value divers and exit objectives for the family business. One of

Many people who own automotive repair businesses started out as technicians. They may be excellent at repairing cars but they have no experience leading a team of people.As a result, they may not be aware of the various strategies that good leaders use t

A couple of weeks ago, I shared with you the first of an eight-part series where I was invited as a guest for the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast. Basically, I gave the audience an idea of how I identify my client’s major wants, needs, and concern