Patricia Schiff Estess

Philanthropy could help your family as much as it benefits others.

Is it time for the family and the business to go their separate ways?

Are you gifting stock to the younger generation for the right reasons?

Promise to love, honor and cherish your business--even if you share it with your ex-spouse.

Enough with the secrets--give your key employees the financial information they need to help you run a successful business.

When the family works and plays together, there's a good chance the family business will stay together.

You've welcomed your kids into the family business--and you're ready to pull your hair out. Now what?

How to keep nonfamily managers happy in order to grow your business.

How much is too much . . .or too little?

Just how much family togetherness is too much?

Don't force your kids to join the family business -- let them decide.

Ready to expand? Better make sure it's for all the right reasons.

Minimize sibling rivalry before it hurts your business.

Are your feelings helping or hindering the start-up process?

Make your business's anniversary an event.

Protect your business with a prenuptial agreement.

When parents and children go into business together

Opening the lines of communication

Planning ahead ensures business goes on--even when tragedy strikes.

The pros and cons of hiring your parents