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Things you never want to hear over the Thanksgiving dinner table
Enjoy this excerpt from our Words of Wisdom book! Here’s to hoping you don’t hear any of these things on the 22nd when trying to… READ MORE
12th Annual Family Business Forum Recap
Click The Link Below to download and view the Take Aways from the Family Business Alliance’s 2018 Family Forum. Download Edit: Determining board member pay:… READ MORE
Kalsec Member Spotlight
Listen to the Audio Version Here. George and Martha Todd of Kalsec join Family Business Alliance CEO, Diana Schad, to talk about their business, it’s… READ MORE
Succession can be Non-Family Too
Several weeks ago, Amway made the headlines – the privately-held, family-owned company hired its first nonfamily CEO, Milind Pant. Mr. Pant brings tremendous leadership and… READ MORE
Family Succession: How to Achieve Equity
Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® Last month, I wrote about the importance of balancing two principles in family succession. Family businesses need to… READ MORE
Member Spotlight with Martha’s Vineyard
Listen to the Audio Version Here This week please join us on an epicurean journey with Ilana Chamelly, second generation at Martha’s Vineyard. Ilana shares… READ MORE
Business Focus Podcast: Family Business Overview
Listen to the audio version here. Diana: [00:02] This is Diana Schad CEO of the Family Business Alliance of West Michigan. I am joined today by… READ MORE
Family Succession: The Importance of Equality
Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® In the succession of a family business, two principles are critical, but almost always in conflict. One is… READ MORE
Member Spotlight: Gordon Water Systems
“As a business owner, a small business, a family business owner, it is who you are.” READ MORE
Event Recap: Outside Board of Directors with Eric Allyn
This Wednesday, FBA kicked of its third quarterly event in the best practices series about the importance of having an effective board of directors. Eric… READ MORE
Let’s Talk Issues – with Ira Bryck
Click Here for Audio Version Diana: [00:01] This is Diana Schad, CEO of the Family Business Alliance of West Michigan. I’m joined today by Ira… READ MORE
Four Steps to Increase Separation Between Work and Family
In general, people naturally try to keep their work and home environment separate to make day to day life easier; the advantage found in the… READ MORE
Member Spotlight: Zeeland Lumber
“We are in new times in uncharted territory…” READ MORE
This Week’s Podcast: All About Peer Groups
“There is a lot of growing up that happens to people while they are a part of Peer Groups.” READ MORE
This week’s FBA podcast with new CEO, Diana Schad, and our board member, Tim Schad
Click Here for the Audio Version This week’s FBA podcast focuses on a discussion between our new CEO, Diana Schad, and our board member, Tim… READ MORE
Using Outside Directors in Your Family Business
by Mark K. Harder Publicly traded companies have boards of directors primarily comprised of outsiders. But how many owners of family or other closely held… READ MORE
Event Recap: Best Practices Series | Family Meetings | Ira Bryck
Ira Bryck–business facilitator, writer of three plays on family business, radio show host, and so much more–surely knows what it is to wear many hats,… READ MORE
When It’s Time for Change, Do It the Right Way
by Ardon L. Schambers Ardon Schambers is president and principal at P3HR Consulting & Services. What is it that raises the topic of change? Perhaps… READ MORE
Member Spotlight: Teddy’s Transport
Teddy’s Transport is a perfect representation of a successful family business. Founded in 1982, Teddy’s Transport is a nationwide, expediting service. It was started by… READ MORE
Member Spotlight: Hylant (part two)
Member Spotlight: Hylant Family (part two) Last month we shared with you the story of the Hylant Family Business from the perspective of 2nd generation Mike… READ MORE
