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Navigating Family Dynamics in Business: Tips for Positive Relationships and Effective Decision-Making

Family-owned businesses are a unique breed. With the mix of family dynamics and business operations, there are often challenges that are not present in non-family-owned businesses. Ensuring decisions benefit the company, not just individual family members, is a significant challenge...

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Smooth Transition: Effective Communication Strategies for Family-Owned Businesses

A family-owned business comes with its own set of unique challenges. One of these challenges is managing communication during a transition of leadership. Whether it's a planned transition or an unexpected one, clear communication is key to ensuring a smooth...

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Get Organized for the New Year: Tips for Small Business Owners

2023 is finally here, and with it comes a great reminder to reflect on the year that has just passed. It is also a welcome opportunity to plan for a fresh start. This is especially relevant for small businesses, who...

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Management Tips: Making the Move from Peer to Supervisor

Peer relationships are essential in the workplace, as they can provide support and guidance. However, at some point, a supervisor-peer relationship may need to be transitioned to a supervisor-employee relationship, which can be a difficult change for both parties involved....

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Getting Managers to Think Strategically

"Our managers need to think strategically. I see them falling into a hole of being comfortable. They come in, do a day of tactical work, and go home. They're not helping me solve the significant challenges we're facing now. They...

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What Should Exit Strategies Look Like for COVID and Beyond

As a small business owner, you may feel more pressure than ever to have an exit strategy. Planning your exit strategy is crucial with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting many small businesses. By developing exit strategies early, you can ensure your...

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Remote Work: How to Manage and Motivate Your Team

Initially written for Chauffeur Driven Magazine by Robyn Goldenberg. Remote work is the new normal. COVID drastically changed how companies operate, and it's also changed how employees work and where they work. Many companies have reduced their square footage or even closed...

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Realistic Business Goals During Uncertain Times

Originally Published: November 15, 2021 for Chauffeur Driven Magazine Question: I’m not sure how to plan realistic business goals for the future. I’m almost at “what’s the point?”. The past year and a half have been so unpredictable. Expectations...

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Plan for Next Year to Minimize Business Uncertainty

We're coming to year-end, and the last 2 years have been full of uncertainty and company stress. I know there's plenty of growth opportunity coming next year, but I'm not sure how to attack it full steam. Where I should...