Beverly J. Johnson, CA, PAg, Partner National Chair Family Business Committee KPMG Enterprise™

Harnessing the full potential of a family business, while satisfying the expectations of family members, is difficult but certainly achievable with the right kind of help.

Regardless of the economic times, running a family business is a juggling act. The needs of the business to grow and prosper have to be balanced against the needs and expectations of family members. More...

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Customer Focus First  Read the article	Tax-Effective Retirement and Estate Planning – Consider a Family Trust in an Estate Freeze  Read the article
Planning for the Future  Read the article	Does Your Business Family Need Family Meetings?  Read the article

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Keeping it in the Family

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