delaware valley family business center

BNET Resources

• sort by:
• Relevance
• Date
• Popularity

How Outside Directors Can Help a Business Family Rise Above the Inevitable Conflicts

The article explains the situations of the business families that come under inevitable conflict. Conflict, by definition, is neither good nor bad. It should come as no surprise that different family members have different perspectives. These differences can create high-octane energy. If not handled properly, this volatile mix can explode—or...

Tags: Director, Delaware Valley Family Business Center, Business Family, Investment, Finance

White papers 2003-06-01

Though Conflict Comes with the Territory in Business Families, There is Hope for Resolving it

This article states the situations of conflict in business families. Since family members are always changing and growing, conflict is part of family life. It isn't necessarily good or bad; it simply is. Conflict in business families is even more to be expected and inevitable. Business families, require more sophisticated...

Tags: Conflict, Delaware Valley Family Business Center, Business Family, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law

White papers 2002-03-01

What Do We Owe Our Children?

Money isn't the primary issue. With a commitment to one another's growth and happiness, business families will thrive. In between childhood allowances and estate planning, nearly all parents—business owners or not—struggle with the question: What do we owe our children? Virtually all parents, whether or not they own a business,...

Tags: Parent, Delaware Valley Family Business Center, Financial Accounting, Finance

White papers 2001-11-01

Choosing a Family-Friendly Compensation Consultant

Does your adviser have a background in consulting to business families as well as managing compensation programs in a variety of industries? Most business families can benefit from the deep professional knowledge and the individualized guidance of a compensation professional. The overarching goal is a compensation program that reflects internal...

Tags: Compensation, Consultant, Delaware Valley Family Business Center, Benefits, Human Resources

White papers 2003-01-01

Dollars and Sense … CPAs: How the Most Trusted Business Advisers Help Business Families

Accountants have considerable influence on the owners and managers of family businesses. As demonstrated competence in often wide-ranging financial and business matters CPAs have earned the trust of their clients. Article explains the unique competitive advantages brought by the CPA to business families in transition. Families in transition need top-flight...

Tags: Financial, Accountant, Advisor, Certified Public Accountant, Delaware Valley Family Business Center, Business Family, Financial Accounting, Finance

White papers 2001-11-01