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David Blom
Dec 12, 2024
So. You‘ve decided to sell the family business…
Author David Blom The impact of selling a family business goes far beyond the fiscal implications. There are profound impacts on family...
Team Blackwood
Apr 7, 2023
The Lemonade Stand
AUTHOR Ara H Bagdasarian & Nick Gustavsson DATE OF PUBLISH 2012 SYNOPSIS We live in the 21st Century. There has been no better time to...
Team Blackwood
Apr 7, 2023
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
AUTHOR Stephen R. Covey DATE OF PUBLISH 2020 SYNOPSIS This beloved classic presents a principle-centered approach for solving both...
Team Blackwood
Apr 7, 2023
The 5 Love Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
AUTHOR Dr. Gary Chapman & Dr. Paul White DATE OF PUBLISH 2012 SYNOPSIS Dramatically improve workplace relationships simply by learning...
Team Blackwood
Apr 7, 2023
Getting the Right Mix of Family Members and Independents for High-Performance Family Business Board
BY JOE SCHMIEDER JULY 10, 2018 A cornerstone of effective family business governance is developing strong boards of directors. One board...
Team Blackwood
Apr 7, 2023
Getting Started with Family Governance
BY BARBARA DARTT, ANNE HARGRAVE JANUARY 6, 2016 For the past six years, the Walcott family has gathered for their family business meeting...
Team Blackwood
Apr 7, 2023
Family Office Insights: Key Considerations for Structuring and Operating Single Family Offices
SECTION I. FORMATION AND STRUCTURING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FAMILY OFFICE Benefits of a Formal Family Office Family offices are privately...
Team Blackwood
Apr 7, 2023
Attracting Top Board Talent: The Power of the Board Prospectus!
BY JOE SCHMIEDER JANUARY 14, 2019 Whoever sits around the boardroom table of a family business wields tremendous influence on the...
Team Blackwood
Oct 20, 2022
Conversations with Tom Deans – Ep. 6 – Transition
In Episode 6 of Conversations with Tom Deans, Tom and Pat discuss dealing with a business transition.
Team Blackwood
Sep 14, 2022
Conversations with Tom Deans – Ep. 5 – Resolving Conflict
In Episode 5 of Conversations with Tom Deans, Tom and Pat discuss litigation, fairness versus equality, and the process of wealth...
Team Blackwood
Aug 31, 2022
Conversations with Tom Deans – Ep. 4 – DIY
In Episode 4 of Conversations with Tom Deans, Tom explains the importance of using advisors when estate planning, and discusses...
Team Blackwood
Aug 10, 2022
Conversations with Tom Deans – Ep. 3 – Emotional Assets
In Episode 3 of Conversations with Tom Deans, Tom discusses how to deal with emotional assets when it comes to estate planning.
Patrick O'Connor
Jul 14, 2021
What Family Businesses Should Know Right Now: Intergenerational Business Transfer Bill C-208
Watch Pat O’Connor discuss how the recently enacted Intergenerational Business Transfer Bill C-208 could impact the future of your Family...
Patrick O'Connor
May 12, 2021
The Lemonade Stand – Book Review
Click here to learn more about “The Lemonade Stand” by Ara Bagdasarian and Nick Gustavsson
Jennifer O'Connor
May 11, 2021
A Contemplation on Family Enterprises and Their Moms
In a family enterprise, even when mothers are not directly involved in the operation of the business, their leadership is powerful. Much...
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