Five Keys to a Successful Family Business

Five Keys to a Successful Family Business

The Community Leaders of a Family Business (Five Keys to a Successful Family Business) Written by Ryan Hickman. Family businesses have been an essential component of the global economy for centuries. These companies are often characterized by their tight-knit management structures, long-term perspective, and commitment to preserving family values. However, running a family business can…

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Best College Degrees in 2021

Best College Degrees in 2021

Best College Degrees in 2021 Are you preparing to enter college at some point this year and asking what are the best college degrees in 2021? If so, then you’re likely trying to determine which course of study you should take or what type of degree to pursue. Perhaps you’re just about ready to finish…

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A Guide to Family Business Decision Making

The topic of group decision making has spawned many academic studies, books, and white papers.  It is never easy to get a group of human beings to make a decision together; it’s hard enough for a single individual to make a decision!  Add to the mix more people with their cultural differences, values, needs, desires,…

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The Biggest Side Job Mistake

Everyone Wants To Make More Money Who doesn’t want more money? For many that means picking up a side job to earn a little more cash. There are literally hundreds of side jobs out there and while most are only good for a few extra dollars, some can bring in enough to be a significant…

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Embracing Respectful Conflict

Embracing Respectful Conflict

What is embracing respectful conflict? Upon hearing the phrase “embrace respectful conflict,” people often won’t have a clue what it means, but in fact, embracing respectful conflict is a key component in building trust within a team. A fact of life Almost no one agrees on everything. People have their own opinions, ideas and procedures.…

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World’s 50-Best Restauants

World’s 50-Best Restauants Looking for the world’s 50-best places to eat?  In an attempt to offer a small ray of hope to those thinking about when life returns to normal, we thought some of our readers might find a 50-best restaurants article hopeful. Why this article now? This article was updated during the COVID-19 pandemic… …

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Avoid Tax Season Scams!

Tax Scams

Avoid Tax Season Scams Updated 03 29 21.  It’s that time of year again, when thousands of people are conned out of money by “tax season” scammers. Most of us like to think we are too savvy to be scammed, but these scam artists sound very convincing, and if you don’t know what to look…

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Is Your Takeout Habit Dragging you Down?

Is Your Takeout Habit Dragging you Down?

Is your takeout habit what’s for lunch today or did you bring your lunch to work?  Maybe you plan to figure it out as noontime gets closer? The business world is busy and professionals are always on the go, which means sometimes they don’t even have time for lunch, let alone to bring a self-made…

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Keeping Harmony and Wealth Within the Family Upon Your Death

Keeping Harmony and Wealth Within the Family Upon Your Death

Keeping Harmony and Wealth Within the Family Upon Your Death Keeping harmony and wealth within the family upon your death is often a tricky thing, as illustrated in this account. “You’ll hear from my lawyer, Jason!” Mr. Stevens yelled at his nephew as he stormed out of the room. Such is how a family Thanksgiving…

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Life Built Upon Pillars – The Venice Life-Structure

Life Built Upon Pillars - The Venice Life-Structure

Is your life built upon pillars? Will your future wealth be dependent on today’s income? As always, it depends! It depends on so many factors that even tomorrow can be a game changer in either a wealthier direction or into a more uncomfortable financial situation. Therefore, it is important to have a strong structure from…

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