Resources

May 12, 2021

The Lemonade Stand – Book Review

Click here to learn more about “The Lemonade Stand” by Ara Bagdasarian and Nick Gustavsson

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...

Feb 9, 2021

Clarifying What Estate Documents You Need

There are countless horror stories out there from families who experienced the death of a loved one only to have that pain compounded by...

Feb 9, 2021

Clarifying What Estate Documents You Need

Watch Pat O’Connor express the importance of having your estate documents in order. Read more about Clarifying What Estate Documents You...

Feb 9, 2021

Get SMART-er with your New Year’s Resolution

Full disclosure, I have never seen Field of Dreams, but I know the signature line “build it and they will come”. I’ve been thinking about...

Jan 13, 2021

Big Rocks Exercise Worksheet

Imagine you had to fill an empty jar with rocks, gravel, and sand. There are many ways you could approach this with varying levels of...

Dec 9, 2020

The Power of Board Games

Co-authored with Caitilin O'Connor The O’Connor family has always loved a good board game. During the pandemic, we find ourselves dusting...

Sep 21, 2017

Are Millennials Willing?

There are many stereotypes about “millennials.” The rumour is that we’re narcissistic, irresponsible, and entitled. It can be a difficult...

Jan 2, 2017

Planning with the End in Mind: A Planning Exercise

As a planning firm, Blackwood Family Enterprise Services strives to deliver innovative and meaningful results for our clients. That means...