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Small
businesses that are family-run face all the challenges that other
start-ups do... with the addition of bringing emotional baggage
into the mix!
This
can be either wonderful, or create a whole new set of family dynamics
you definitely were not expecting. The most common? Differences
in vision, or how fast the family business should be growing and
prospering.
The
key, many experts say, is communication which of course
applies to any good family or business relationship. These
sites help sort out the possible tangles...
UMassAmherst
Family Business Center - The family business center is
a combination support/research resource. The information they
offer covers the gamut with emotional, financial and technical
information well represented. Events and workshops are ongoing
and well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Family-Run
Small Business Resources -
Lists of articles and resources dealing with business owners who
are related by blood or marriage and the issues they face.
Family
Business Magazine - The articles on this site are not
available without a subscription. One piece of research that is
accessible lists the top 250 family businesses. If you think family-run
means small... this
should enlighten you!
Family
firms: avoiding pitfalls
- BBC guide to recognizing typical problems and how to avoid them.
The
Family Owned Business - A detailed discussion on how to
avoid the three major pitfalls when operating a family-run business.
Operating
Your Successful Small Business - This site has a good
article on the topic supplemented by links to sites that focus
on family business issues.
also
in Small Business --> Small
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