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By Kerry Hannon on Fri Mar 29 2019

Older founders can bring experience, contacts and capital while younger partners contribute digital skills, energy and fresh ideas. This article is part of America’s Entrepreneurs , a Next Avenue Read more

By Roy Carriker on Thu Mar 14 2019

People pushed into self-employment need to test demand, conserve cash, build useful skills and seek expert help before relying on a new income stream. Article originally published at NextAvenue.org , Read more

By Jessica Thiefels on Mon Feb 25 2019

Family businesses can smooth technology changes by showing practical value, simplifying training, addressing privacy concerns and using outside experts. Article originally published at NextAvenue.org Read more

By Kerry Hannon on Fri Feb 01 2019

Family firms should seek outside expertise whenever they lack critical skills, need a fresh perspective or face problems the family cannot solve alone. Article originally published at NextAvenue.org Read more

By Richard Eisenberg on Tue Jan 22 2019

Family business succession can take years. Starting early gives owners time to choose successors, transfer knowledge and prepare the next generation to lead. Nothing succeeds like success, the saying Read more

By Jessica Thiefels on Thu Jan 10 2019

Multigenerational businesses can benefit from broader perspectives, lower turnover, stronger work ethic, deep experience and close relationships. Article originally published at NextAvenue.org , Read more

By Kerry Hannon on Wed Dec 26 2018

Family relationships complicate hiring, pay, promotion and succession. Clear policies can reduce conflict and help family members understand what the business expects. Article originally published at Read more

By Kerry Hannon on Wed Dec 19 2018

Family firms can turn shared values into community impact by choosing causes carefully, starting small and building philanthropy into long-term business goals. Article originally published at Read more