Family Business




Recent Family Business Articles

Making Tough Decisions: What I've Learned

An entrepreneur talks about tough choices, saying no, and embracing change.  Read more

When Family Ties Lead to Growing Pains

The younger generation is taking over, but the founding father is averse to their growth strategy. Is an outside investor the answer?  Read more

3 Tips for Women Who Want To Lead

Women who want to lead have their work cut out for them. Here's how to fight unhelpful expectations--and keep your own standards firmly in place.  Read more

Bringing in Stars, and Letting Them Shine

It's not easy for me to delegate, but our company needs a seasoned manager. What I've learned.  Read more

3 Reasons to Treat Employees Like Family

Applying some basic family principles to your employees can go a long way to improving loyalty and retention--especially during tough times.  Read more

When Business Gets Boring

You don't enjoy the work anymore, but retirement isn't all that far off. Chin up, or shove off?  Read more

Loud and Proud

The famous foam finger: Only the roots are humble.  Read more

What to Discuss Before Conceiving a Start-up

Is there a start-up in your family's future? Here's the conversation you need to have, pronto.  Read more

Starting Up With Your Family 

For entrepreneur Nina Vaca, there's one way to make working with family easier.  Watch video

Why You're Harder on Family Than Other Employees 

Pinnacle Technical Resources CEO Nina Vaca answers questions on managing family members in your business.  Watch video

Respect: The Only Way to Balance Family & Business 

Pinnacle Technical Resources CEO Nina Vaca talks about this one value that makes working with family easy.  Watch video

'I Grew Up Watching My Parents Fail Over & Over Again' 

Pinnacle Technical Resources CEO Nina Vaca grew up watching her entrepreneur parents fail repeatedly but learned what it takes to build a business.  Watch video

The Secret (& Benefit) to Working With Family 

Pinnacle Technical Resources CEO Nina Vaca says that working with family is easy. She works with her brother, sister, and husband, while running a fast-growt...  Watch video

Two Spouses, Two Companies

Two-business households are the worst--except when they are they best.  Read more

The Right Way to Hand Over the Reins

Bringing in new leadership can foster growth--when it's done with wisdom and discipline.  Read more