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Hire Your Spouse and Save
Employing a spouse, or a child, can be a great way to save on health benefits and taxes. Here's what you need to know.

10 Tips for Working With Family Members
Our employee management expert offers advice on what to do to keep it professional.

All in the Family
Between raising kids and raising sales, these franchisees found a way to have it all.

Working With the One You Love
They've found a way to bring their two businesses together. Now how can this husband and wife work the finances?

Asking Friends and Family for Financing
Heed our warnings before you play this dangerous game.


Success Stories
Helping the Family Business Grow
Can a newcomer revitalize a family business--without igniting a family feud? Learn from three entrepreneurs who did just that.
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Bridging the Generation Gap
5 strategies that will help every intergenerational family business make it through the critical years

Running a Family Franchise
Love, money, relationships, contracts... learn to navigate the complexities of owning a family franchise.

Letting Family Members Go
Is it possible to fire a family member without inciting a feud?

Starting a Business With Your Spouse
5 things to consider before making your business a family affair

Managing Your Critical Operations
Make the most of your family business by managing these five resources.

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Family Business
Don't sign up for that business license just yet--make sure you know what you're getting into with a family business.

Should You Hire Family or Friends?
Do you want to mix business with family or friends? To preserve the ties that bind, be sure to prepare with care.

It Does The Business Good
Philanthropy could help your family as much as it benefits others.

Leaving Business Back at the Office
If the family business is seeping its way into every off-hours conversation, it's time to draw the line on shop talk.

Taking Over The Family Business
The family business has been handed over to you. What do you do now? Our Employee Management Expert shows you how to handle the transition and get the most out of your employees.

Good Company
Are you next in line to own the family business? Don't go it alone--peer groups can help.

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





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