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Principles of Succession in Family Businesses

Succession is not about who sits in the corner office. It’s about the survival of the business as an economic entity. That means the incoming leader must first attain a body of critical knowledge, and that takes time. The process of succession should begin long before the current leader’s retirement party is scheduled – a …

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When a Family Member Asks for a Job…

In March 2011, I spoke at a seminar in South Africa held by global audit, tax and advisory company Mazars, where I talked about the business of hiring family members. It goes without saying that every owner of a family business faces the issue of whether to hire particular family members throughout the years. If …

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