Family Business Issues: To Leave or Not To Leave?

In this fictional (but common) family business scenario, we examine the family business issues which have blossomed between Jean, Hank and Matt, a parent/child team whose expectations and communications skills have brought them to an impasse. What’s Said: Jean (Mom): You two used to have such a good relationship. But it has deteriorated as the problems […]

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Our December 2011 Family Business Newsletter Is Out!

Our December 2011 Family Business newsletter is live! In this month’s issue, we review: How To Keep Your Family Business Off The Holiday Table This Year What Are Your 2012 Family Business Resolutions? 5 Best Practices To Ensure Family Business Success In Any Economy An Invitation To “Setting Your 2012 Family Business Resolutions,” our First […]

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Keeping Your Family Business Off The Holiday Table


Holiday dinners are a time for family and friends to gather and celebrate the joys of the past year. But sometimes, in a family business, that’s a little easier said than done.

Just in time for the holiday season, check out our latest video on “Keeping the Family Business Off Of Your Holiday Table.”

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ESOPs and The Family Enterprise: The Risks and Rewards

The aging of baby boomers presents a unique challenge.  The transitioning of their business ownership finally morphs from a vague hypothetical discussion to a reality.  Though we typically assume that the business will pass from one generation to the next, this is not always what is in the best interests of either the family or […]

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5 Best Practices to Ensure Family Business Success In Any Economy

On Tuesday, December 13th, Transition Consulting Group welcomed a live online conversation with Ben and David Grossman, Co-Presidents, Grossman Marketing Group, to discuss their best practices and techniques to ensure the success and survival of their family business in any economy. Based in Somerville, MA, Grossman Marketing Group is a fourth-generation family business founded by Maxwell Grossman […]

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Next Generation Leaders: Does Punctuality Matter?

In this fictional, but all too common family business scenario, we examine the differing expectations between next generation leaders and the senior generation. What’s Said: Dad: Look, Richard, we’ve had this conversation before. You can’t keep coming in late! Richard: I don’t understand why you’re so angry. You know I’m not a “morning person” and I was […]

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New Family Business Webcast on 12/13: 5 Best Practices to Ensure Your Survival Through Generations

We’re happy to announce the next installment in our “So You’re In the Family Business” Webcast Series, featuring Ben and David Grossman, co-presidents, Grossman Marketing Group on Tuesday, December 13th at 1:00 p.m. ET. Based in Somerville, MA, Grossman Marketing Group is a fourth-generation family business founded by Maxwell Grossman in 1910. Originally named ‘Massachusetts Envelope Company,’ […]

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