by Angela Civitella | Dec 17, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Too often we see siblings wasting precious time to try and “one up” the other in a family business. All in the hope of coming out as the designated leader of the family business. This behavior at best, is counterproductive and highly distracting for non-family...
by Angela Civitella | Nov 3, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
In any workplace, it’s a scenario that no leader likes to encounter: an underperforming employee. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, it’s something that all team leaders need to be on the lookout for now more than ever. Even though remote work allows us to connect...
by Angela Civitella | Oct 5, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Many family-run businesses eventually find they need outside talent. The challenges that come with this evolution and hiring process is often underestimated, sometimes causing friction for many involved. In working with family businesses, both big and small, I’ve...
by Angela Civitella | Sep 14, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Top 5 mistakes the next gen might be making when taking over the family business. My Inspiration to write on this topic came from one research study conducted by one of the leading Management advisory groups highlighting the reason for failures of family-owned...
by Angela Civitella | Sep 9, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
It came out of nowhere, blindsided all of us, costed millions of people their jobs and forced many companies out of business for good. In fact, from smaller shops all the way up to the Fortune 500, there is still so much talk not only about the pandemic itself, but...
by Angela Civitella | Aug 5, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Balance and structure in business is hard, right? It’s even harder when family is involved. These expert tips will help you keep peace with the relatives even when you work with them. Research has shown that 90% of family businesses do not make it to the third...