Investing in stressed and distressed credit is a significant asset class in the U.S., but still a largely unknown to family offices in Canada. PenderFund Capital Management, a pioneer of looking into inefficient parts of the market, is changing that with its Pender Credit Opportunities fund.| Canadian Family Offices
Why the Gupta family—major supporters of TIFF—gives to the arts, and how their philanthropy is rooted in humble beginnings.| Canadian Family Offices
Not many family office advisors are trained to make peace among their clients. How to promote unity and trust| Canadian Family Offices
The global skincare market continues to grow, with new brands entering every year in cities from Los Angeles to Singapore. Behind every product, however,...| Family Friendly Working
Building a fortune is hard, but keeping it across generations requires an entirely different skillset, writes Elke Rubach The post Rubach: Generational wealth fades when appreciation morphs into entitlement among the next gen appeared first on Canadian Family Offices.| Canadian Family Offices
More than 1,000 of Canada’s leading investing and finance professionals will attend the industry’s largest event of the year—and gain personal insights from The Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper, 22nd Prime Minister of Canada. The post Investing and Leadership in a World of Change: CFA Society Toronto’s 68th Annual Investment Dinner explores how to adapt investment strategies to a new trade world order appeared first on Canadian Family Offices.| Canadian Family Offices
When the family business founder delays an exit, it doesn’t just frustrate the family. It silently erodes value, Elke Rubach writes| Canadian Family Offices
The Waldheim hospitality business is operating just as it has for the last 121 years, passed parent-to-child the entire time| Adirondack Explorer
Hoss's in Long Lake is long-standing institution, owned by the Hosley family since 1972| Adirondack Explorer
In Lake Placid, Olympic medalist Andrew Weibrecht has stepped into running Mirror Lake Inn, his family's business| Adirondack Explorer
Entrepreneur-at-Heart to Family and Small Business Champion| Family Business Alliance
I recently sat down with Anne Bauer, host of the Legacy: Navigating Family Business Podcast, certified coach, and 6th generation family business owner to discuss my journey on trust, healing, and finding a shared voice in family business. Please enjoy the full podcast at the link below! In this powerful episode of Legacy: Navigating Family Business,... The post Legacy: Navigating Family Business with Anne Bauer appeared first on The Business of Shared Leadership.| The Business of Shared Leadership
After more than 70 years in service, Gordon’s Cleaners has officially closed, ending a legacy of local family business in Chattanooga.| WDEF
The Trousdale family has opened up a new Home Hardware Building Centre in Inverary to help support the needs of the growing community.| thewhig
As cyberattacks increasingly target mid-sized businesses, “it won’t happen to us” is no longer a safe assumption. These companies are prime targets, handling sensitive data without enterprise-grade defenses. Staying informed and proactive is critical to avoiding financial loss, data breaches, and reputational damage. Why "It Won't Happen to Us" Is No Longer an Option Cybercriminals […] The post Cybersecurity Threats Every Mid-Sized Business Should Be Watching appeared first on Conway ...| Conway Center for Family Business
Leading a family business is a distinct challenge, demanding a unique blend of strategic acumen and an acute understanding of interpersonal dynamics. Truly effective leadership in this environment hinges on a deep personal foundation and a lot of intention and focus on how you lead. In comes conscious leadership – an approach centered on cultivating […] The post Conscious Leadership & Family Business – Leadership Development appeared first on Conway Center for Family Business.| Conway Center for Family Business
Family business creates fertile ground for reinvention. When done well, innovation doesn’t dilute a family’s legacy, it strengthens it.| Conway Center for Family Business
It's not easy to be a good small business consultant, but if you can do just one key thing, you can add value to your client. What is that key thing?| Company Founder
In Keim, a family-owned, Evergreen® business, the CEO shares the story of adopting a new ERP, and then abandoning it because of values misalignment. Jim Smucker’s story is a great example of purpose driven leadership and the importance of partnering with values-aligned partners at all levels.| Tugboat Institute
In a world where family businesses are a cornerstone of our economy, passing the torch to the next generation is a crucial step. However, getting your kids involved in the family business can be a delicate endeavor. It requires a thoughtful approach that balances their interests and passions with the needs of the business. | Bootstrap Business
At the Succession Planning Roundtable: Back to Basics - Essential Documents for Your Family Business, Bea Wolper with Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin and Meredith Sugar with Taft/ facilitated a highly informative and engaging roundtable discussion focused on the foundational legal documents every family business needs. The conversation was filled with practical advice, cautionary tales, […] The post Essential Documents for Your Family Business – Succession Planning appeared first on Conway Ce...| Conway Center for Family Business
We'll explore the transformative power of saying no for the growth, ownership, and long-term health of your entire family business.| Conway Center for Family Business
Trust is a powerful and delicate thing. Like much of what we rely on in our family business relationships, trust offers us a paradox of sorts that can be difficult to navigate. In our most recent NextGen Leaders Group at the Conway Center for Family Business, we explored how trust is built, how it grows, […] The post Maintaining Trust in the Family Business – Next Gen Leaders appeared first on Conway Center for Family Business.| Conway Center for Family Business
At the May Monthly Educational Program: Leading a Family Business with Siblings and Cousins, Becky Fromkes, Professional Implementer with EOS Worldwide, facilitated a dynamic and insightful conversation with siblings Jenny & David Jarvis of Jendco Safety Supply and brothers Adam and Eric Stolly, and their cousin Joel Stolly of Stolly Insurance Agency. The panelists shared […] The post Leading a Family Business with Siblings and Cousins – May Educational Program appeared first on Conway Ce...| Conway Center for Family Business
The AI wave has revolutionized business over the past years, but as adoption accelerates, many businesses still underestimate the risk of AI.| Conway Center for Family Business
Most meetings are poorly designed and a waste of time. Take a look at what makes meetings stink—and what you can do about it.| Conway Center for Family Business
IT policies are a must for businesses. They are a roadmap for managing IT resources. But what exactly are essential IT policies for business?| Conway Center for Family Business
Steering a family business is a unique journey, a blend of passion, legacy, and, undeniably, distinct challenges.| Conway Center for Family Business
When it comes to business, we often make assumptions around three key areas: relationships, communication, and accountability.| Conway Center for Family Business
Learn how to transition farm wealth wisely with open conversations, clear expectations, and gifts with a warm hand, not a cold one.| Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm famili...
The most effective leader oscillates between Goleman's the different styles based on the needs of the situation at hand.| Conway Center for Family Business
Family-owned businesses are the backbone of our communities, but, traditional leading models may no longer be enough.| Conway Center for Family Business
Peer groups provide an environment where leaders can connect with others who understand managing both business and family dynamics.| Conway Center for Family Business
As a family business leader, your "why" extends beyond personal ambition. To be successful, you must also have ambitious goals to achieve.| Conway Center for Family Business
Family business is thriving and has been for the last hundred years. Some of the biggest brands we know today started from family units who learnt how to thrive and be industry leaders in the company of their family. Having your family as business partners and employees might sound like a dream, but with the […] The post 7 Tips For Running & Maintaining a Successful Family Business first appeared on Save A Little Money.| Save A Little Money
If you’re hiring a CIO or anticipating future needs, discover key trends in CIO hiring for family offices, with insights from top recruiters.| Cowen Partners
Perfection isn’t found in the ordering of all things. Nature’s perfection is specifically uncovered through exploration, scanning the scenic views, and then getting closer to each element. The world, in all its beauty, is chaotic. While an individual flower might be nearly perfect by itself, it’s in a field of buzzing, humming plants, with each plant working […]| Hugh McPherson
She was as good a mother-in-law as one could hope for. In fact, Jane Wettstone canceled out all the mother-in-law jokes I’d heard growing up, and she passed away last week unexpectedly. Cherries are gone. Blueberries are gone. Peaches are gone. Nectarines are gone. Apples are here. Pumpkins are here. Over and over, the seasons change, year […]| Hugh McPherson
Hey Gang, I’ve just had the joy of my daughter’s graduation, a pinnacle experience for us as parents and a huge achievement for Annie. We left Annie with her friends to enjoy a week of relaxation and ‘lasts’ as she wraps up her college experience. Our weekend ended with the U of M theater department’s senior showcase, […]| Hugh McPherson
Hey Gang, As a business owner—and farmers are business owners, by the way — it’s important to recognize the difference between working IN your business and working ON your business. Working IN your business refers to daily tasks: Working ON your business refers to daily tasks: Balancing your time effectively and delegating tasks can help you […]| Hugh McPherson
Hey Gang,| Hugh McPherson
For Joseph Astrachan, a co-author of Cornell’s Family Business Leadership online certificate program, a family-run business is a generational tradition. Since Astrachan was young, his family has operated businesses in fields ranging from pharmaceuticals to shipping. He is no stranger to the difficulties that come with owning a company tied to the fabric of a family, including managing close relationships in the face of business challenges.| eCornell #IMPACT
On this Driven by DCKAP podcast 🎧 episode, we visit Kundinger in WI, take a tour of the facilities and talk about the evolution of distribution with Paul Kundinger.| Driven
Exit planning is a crucial step, that many entrepreneurs overlook, to preparing for your business’s future. Get started today!| Conway Center for Family Business
The decision in Connelly v. United States: owners of closely-held businesses should evaluate the unexpected federal estate tax consequences.| Conway Center for Family Business
Set your organization up for long-term success using 10 key economic indicators to track the economics of being a business owner.| Conway Center for Family Business
We’ve had some decorative snows, and temps cool enough to keep the fruit blossoms safe so far!| Hugh McPherson
