Patrick O'ConnorApr 30, 2017OwnershipPyramid of Family Ownership SuccessIn the spring of 2014, I enrolled in the Family Enterprise Advisor Program (FEA). The new FEA designation is offered by the Institute of...
Team BlackwoodMar 1, 2017Stories Like YoursManaging Competing PrioritiesOVERVIEW An enterprising family was referred to Blackwood through the advice of their commercial banker. The matriarch and patriarch of...
Patrick O'ConnorFeb 21, 2017BusinessUnwanted Insurance Policies Find a Home With Your Favourite Charity!As a member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) I spend a great deal of time working with charities and donors. The...
Patrick O'ConnorJan 24, 2017BusinessDecisions, Decisions: Career Choices14 years ago when I was faced with a critical decision on making a major career change, I was looking for a tool to help me get clarity...
Jennifer O'ConnorJan 2, 2017BusinessPlanning with the End in Mind: A Planning ExerciseAs a planning firm, Blackwood Family Enterprise Services strives to deliver innovative and meaningful results for our clients. That means...
Caitilin O'Connor Aug 27, 2014BusinessIt's All RelativeMy name is Caitilin O’Connor and I am the newest employee of Blackwood Family Enterprise Services; I’m also the daughter of Patrick...