Posts by Brandi Marek
What to do When You Feel Trapped in the Family Business
Feeling obligated to join or stay in the family business, even if it’s not your passion or aligned with your career goals? Here’s what to do.
Read MoreHow to Set Boundaries Between Family and Business
When you combine family with business, boundaries tend to blur. Here are 5 tips for preventing work from taking over your home life (and vice versa)
Read MoreResolving Family Business Arguments. How to Have Better Conversations When You Disagree.
When you combine business and family, even routine conversations can seem harder due to underlying feelings and family dynamics. How to have better conversations when you disagree.
Read MoreHow to Create a Family Business Culture Where People Thrive
In a tight labor market, your culture can be a competitive advantage and one of the most important factors in determining your success. Here are 3 strategies for creating a family business culture where people thrive.
Read MoreFamily business culture: our best advice for attracting, retaining, and motivating your workforce in 2023
Want to attract, retain, and maintain your workforce in 2023? We advise that you orient yourself around these 5 trends.
Read MoreThe hub and spoke trap: 7 signs and 5 solutions
In the early days, many small business owners find being the person making all the decisions to be exhilarating. Over time, the excitement wears off, and they find it exhausting instead. Especially when it means that you can’t fully take time off. Here’s how to break free.
Read MoreWhen do you leave the family business?
What do you do when you’re ready to leave…and it’s the right decision for YOU…but it feels like everyone in the family is counting on you? An interview with Brandi Marek
Read MoreBuilding Culture with Remote Teams
More and more employees want the flexibility of remote work. Smart leaders see this as an opportunity to attract great workers. Your culture is what makes it work
Read MoreCreating a culture of excellence in your family business
Optimizing your culture elevates your ability to attract and retain employees, attract new customers, develop brand recognition, and maintain your customer loyalty. Here’s how…
Read MoreSigns of a Business Culture in Decline
Prosperous businesses have strong cultures. You can feel the positive energy and vibe. Here’s how to spot signs of business culture decline from 3 perspectives.
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