For many centuries, the idea of women leading anything was deemed ridiculous. When humans started going up the foodchain, men were out hunting while women were tasked to keep the children safe in the caves. During the Victorian Era, women’s purpose were quite...
Many family businesses are small startups that are built from the ground up. It takes an army — or in this case, a strong support system in the form of your family — to grow a small company. If you’re lucky, your family just might be your next business partner. This...
Ever dreamed of designing your own footwear? Twin sisters Emily and Jessica Leung did exactly that. After finding a disconcertingly low number of brands that sell high-quality, fashionable, and comfortable shoes, the ladies decided to make their own. Easier said than...
If I were to ask everyone in my cycling group which behaviours were ok in the workplace and which ones weren’t, I would get a lot of different responses. Chances are, though, there would also be a lot of overlap. However, if I asked an auditorium full of family...
With family business women holding so many different roles within their family and the business, I am excited to have been asked to provide a column to shine a light on this important topic. Whilst the role of women and the importance for support and mentoring is...
I first started Daughters in Charge after moderating a business roundtable whose members were all young women working in their family’s business. Fast forward five years and we’re still together. In our meeting yesterday I was reminded once again about one of the reasons why I thought these women were special, and still do: they are financially savvy.
A 2014 study showed that women — mostly daughters — are increasingly being selected to take over their family-owned businesses. Among conclusions in the study, “Women in Leadership: The Family Business Advantage,” by EY (formerly Ernst & Young) and Kennesaw State...
Sometimes pride gets in the way of logical decisions. Sometimes society tells you one thing when your heart tells you another. Sometimes the right decision isn’t the easy decision. But ultimately, chasing your dreams and ensuring your happiness are the most important...
The transition from mommy to business owner was a pretty easy one. It allowed me to use my ever growing needs from pregnancy to providing for my growing daughter, as inspiration to create products that benefit my customers. While my experience as a mother and business...
Courtney Schiessl - Originally Published - Vinepair.com Across France, domaines are appended with et fils (“and sons”), referencing the children who joined the family business along the way. A list of Italy’s top wines largely reads as a string of male names,...
Complicating factors include inflation, interest rates and midterm election fallout. Over the past two years, the virus on everyone’s mind was COVID. Today, the virus is inflation. As the cost of goods and wages rise, the country’s biggest private employer segment —...
Following many conversations with philanthropists over the course of two decades, one thing is clear: it’s important for them to continuously enhance the work they’re doing to support the causes they care about. But no matter the mission, foundations can enrich their...
Bipartisan Group of Congressional Members Launch Congressional Family Business Caucus Focused on Family-Owned Businesses Today, Representatives Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Brad Schneider (D-IL) launched the bipartisan...
Nieke and Daan Renssen PrideStaff Co-Owners, Strategic Partners Temp-to-Hire Staffing and Direct Hire What led you to start the business? Nieke -- Daan and I are from Holland and we both had professional careers there. Daan spent 20+ years in a variety of corporate...