Family Business

2021 may see a big rise in business sales. And those business sales could produce unprecedented levels of charitable giving.

Followers of Christ are to represent the culture and the values of God’s kingdom. But how do we pursue that with our…

The next generation is often uninvolved in the family wealth discussion. Impact investing has the potential to bring generations together in a…

It happens time and again. While most owners have 80-90% of their assets locked up inside of their business, it’s remarkable how unprepared…

Giving is something that most people do after they’ve made money. But to give away all your profits from a business you’ve…

Family offices are increasing in number and in influence, with a rapid increase in assets. Ernst and Young estimated in its 2016…

A recent UBS Investor Watch study notes that a whopping 41% of business owners expect to exit their business within the next…

In family businesses, the startup season is often marked by struggle and interdependence. Families have to pull together, tighten their belts, sweat…

Have you ever heard of cologne? Most people would say, “Sure!” But have you ever heard of the Farina family? Farina and…

In September 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a plan to spend an extra $144 million toward fighting the…

Exercise of poor character can’t be blamed on personality. In this three-part series (here’s Part I and Part II), I’ve been discussing the…

In my last blog, the first in a three-part series, I spoke about the single worst question in family legacy: Why can’t…