Family Business Governance

The Crucial Question for Family Businesses: Family Needs or Business Priorities?

By Ferguson Alliance / September 24, 2024 / Comments Off on The Crucial Question for Family Businesses: Family Needs or Business Priorities?

Family businesses face unique challenges, especially when balancing family dynamics with business success. In this podcast episode, Eric Anderton and Rob Ferguson discuss strategies for generational succession, leadership, and the critical choice between being a family-first business or a business-first family. Discover key insights to help your family business thrive across generations.

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Advisory Boards: Essential Questions Family Business Owners Should Ask

By Rob Ferguson / July 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Advisory Boards: Essential Questions Family Business Owners Should Ask

Creating an advisory board can be a transformative step for family businesses aiming to increase their value and strengthen their legacy. But building an advisory board doesn’t have to be intimidating. With a few simple, thoughtful questions, you can assemble a group of advisors that will help guide your business in the right direction.

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Governing Your Family Business

By Rob Ferguson / March 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Governing Your Family Business

Every family business, no matter its size or age, needs a system of governance that ensures its success, prosperity, and continuity from generation to generation.

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How a Dividend Policy Helps Ensure Family Business Harmony

By Ferguson Alliance / November 13, 2023 / Comments Off on How a Dividend Policy Helps Ensure Family Business Harmony

A clearly articulated dividend policy helps avoid turmoil, confusion, and misaligned expectations. Here’s what you need to know about creating one…

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What is Family Business Governance? Busting Common Myths.

By Rob Ferguson / September 26, 2023 / Comments Off on What is Family Business Governance? Busting Common Myths.

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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Family business board of directors

Does Your Family Business Need a Board of Directors?

By Rob Ferguson / February 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Does Your Family Business Need a Board of Directors?

Does your family business have a board of directors? Does it need one? Here’s what you need to know about setting up a family business board.

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