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Rob Ferguson

Strategy Making for the Family Business

By Rob Ferguson / January 30, 2024

Strategy becomes a guiding philosophy that helps you make wiser decisions at all levels of the organization, it encourages innovation and contributes to the resilience and success of the family business over many generations.

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10 Options for Providing Financing to a Prospective Buyer of your Family Business

By Rob Ferguson / January 16, 2024

Owner financing might sound complex, but it’s essentially a way for owners to sell their business while playing the role of the bank.

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What Family Business Owners can Learn from Toyota’s Succession

By Rob Ferguson / October 31, 2023

What can family business leaders learn from Toyota’s succession? These 3 insights – including the importance of having a business-first family

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What is Family Business Governance? Busting Common Myths.

By Rob Ferguson / September 26, 2023

Good governance can help increase the value of your business, create family harmony, and give you more control, not less! Here’s how…

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A Gameplan for Recruiting Sales Consultants for your Family Business

By Rob Ferguson / August 8, 2023

The first step in your hiring process should be to develop the job requirements and an ideal candidate profile. Here’s how.

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8 Reasons Why Business Plans Are Crucial for Family Businesses

By Rob Ferguson / July 10, 2023

8 reasons why business plans are an important key to guiding the family business stakeholders toward their shared objectives.

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10 Steps to a Successful Succession

By Rob Ferguson / June 26, 2023

Follow our 10-step succession plan to pave the way for a successful transition, securing the future of the business and its legacy.

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The Truth About Executive Coaching

By Rob Ferguson / June 13, 2023

Executive coaching can help you improve exponentially as a leader – but most executives won’t hire a coach. Here’s why.

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Become a Better Leader by Taking a Future Perspective to Problem Solving

By Rob Ferguson / May 30, 2023

Most leaders approach challenges by asking “How do I get this issue off my plate NOW? What can I do immediately?” Here’s a more strategic approach.

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Planning: The GPS for Your Family Business Journey

By Rob Ferguson / May 22, 2023

30 minute planning presentation: 4 plans every family business needs, common mistakes, best practices, a strategic framework for alignment.

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