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Why Older and Younger Entrepreneurs Can Make Great Co-Founders

Older founders can bring experience, contacts and capital while younger partners contribute digital skills, energy and fresh ideas. This article is part of America’s Entrepreneurs , a Next Avenue Read More...

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Author: Kerry Hannon

What Unintended Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Working for Themselves

People pushed into self-employment need to test demand, conserve cash, build useful skills and seek expert help before relying on a new income stream. Article originally published at NextAvenue.org , Read More...

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Author: Roy Carriker

Four Ways Family Businesses Can Make Technology Adoption Easier

Family businesses can smooth technology changes by showing practical value, simplifying training, addressing privacy concerns and using outside experts. Article originally published at NextAvenue.org Read More...

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Author: Jessica Thiefels

When Should a Family Business Bring in an Outside Expert

Family firms should seek outside expertise whenever they lack critical skills, need a fresh perspective or face problems the family cannot solve alone. Article originally published at NextAvenue.org Read More...

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Author: Kerry Hannon

This badge is awarded for articles reaching 500000 views. How to Plan a Successful Family Business Succession

Family business succession can take years. Starting early gives owners time to choose successors, transfer knowledge and prepare the next generation to lead. Nothing succeeds like success, the saying Read More...

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Author: Richard Eisenberg

Five Benefits of Having Multiple Generations in a Family Business

Multigenerational firms can benefit from broader perspectives, lower turnover, stronger work ethic, deep experience and close relationships. Article originally published at NextAvenue.org , which has Read More...

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Author: Jessica Thiefels

This badge is awarded for articles reaching 500000 views. How Family Businesses Can Avoid Conflict Between Family and Business Roles

Family relationships complicate hiring, pay, promotion and succession. Clear policies can reduce conflict and help family members understand what the business expects. Article originally published at Read More...

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Author: Kerry Hannon

How Family Businesses Can Build a Social Mission

Family firms can turn shared values into community impact by choosing causes carefully, starting small and building philanthropy into long-term business goals. Article originally published at Read More...

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Author: Kerry Hannon