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  • February 17, 2017
Exclude 100% of your gains

New tax laws make the C Corporation a more favorable structure for many business owners, but a special provision can allow you to pay zero taxes on gains on a sale if executed correctly.

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  • December 16, 2016
Surprising effects of tax reform

With a new president, tax policies are ripe for change in the coming year. But plans differ in both how much they want to tax businesses and what the new world of deductions will look like.

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  • December 9, 2016
Do you need an advisory board?

Even experienced CEOs need an outside perspective from time to time. Forming a panel of trusted professionals can help keep your family business on track.

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  • September 16, 2016
The cost of conflict

Assumptions make for ill will and hurt feelings in a family business. Communicating clearly up front will help you avoid a misstep.

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  • August 19, 2016
Put me in, coach

Family businesses can face many obstacles in rearing a new leader. A coach can help the next generation hone its skills.

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  • July 15, 2016
How to work with millennials

Having an attractive firm for millennials doesn't mean pandering to their demands. Instead, find people who are a good fit with your company's values and culture.

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  • June 17, 2016
How to establish leadership presence

Cementing a role as a leader can be tough in any situation, but children who aim to take over the family business have to work even harder to prove themselves.

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