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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
Kim, 1st Gen
“I have dragged my heels for a few years in creating an Advisory Board of Directors. As a result of discussions, the material covered, and… READ MORE
NextGen Member
“Participating in the NextGen Peer Group has accelerated growth in every aspect of my business leadership. It provides a forum that promotes growth in knowledge,… READ MORE
Dale, 2nd Gen
“It has been a wonderful forum for exchanging ideas about succession planning in a non-threatening, friendly environment.”
NextGen Member
“The Family Business Alliance has been an integral part of my personal and professional success as a businessperson. The relevance of the content presented at… READ MORE
Jeff, 1st Gen
“NowGen participation has made me aware of a number of things I should be doing to improve both the business and transition, and caused me… READ MORE
Scott, 2nd Gen
“I can’t say enough about the NextGen program (and everything that they do at the FBA). My brothers and I are all in groups. I’ve… READ MORE
Todd
“Since joining we have better communication internally. We receive education from FBA events and peer groups.”
Meagan
“We joined to give the third generation access to other people who know what it is like to work in a family business.”
John
“Since joining the FBA I have become a better leader.”
Lauren
“We joined the FBA to hear other family business’s stories and tips for success. To network and build good contacts.”
Paul
“Since joining FBA there is more intentional and deliberate effort for engaging additional family members and participating in the ‘right’ activities.”
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
