Application as Co-author: Business Family Resource

WORKING Book Title: Business Family Resource

The book will cover the main issues business families face. Listed are twelve, although the book may not necessarily be limited to covering these twelve.

1. Succession Planning: One of the biggest challenges that business families face is to ensure a smooth and successful transition of leadership from one generation to the next.
2. Family Dynamics: Family dynamics can often be a challenge when running a family business. Personal relationships can interfere with business decision-making, and conflicts within the family can create additional tension and stress.
3. Communication: Effective communication is critical in a family business to ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page and working towards the same goals.
4. Governance: Establishing proper governance structures and procedures can be challenging, particularly in the context of a family business, where emotions and personal relationships can complicate decision-making.
5. Professionalization: As the family business grows and evolves, it may become necessary to bring in outside expertise and professional management to help manage the business effectively.
6. Strategic Planning: Developing and executing a successful long-term strategic plan can be a challenge for any business, but it can be particularly difficult for family businesses, where emotions and personal relationships can complicate decision-making.
7. Financial Management: Proper financial management is critical for the success of any business, and family businesses are no exception. It can be particularly challenging for family businesses to manage finances effectively, given the complex interplay between personal and business finances.
8. Talent Management: Recruiting and retaining top talent can be a challenge for any business, but it can be particularly difficult for family businesses, where family members may be given preferential treatment over non-family members.
9. Innovation: Family businesses must be innovative and adaptable to remain competitive in today's rapidly changing business environment.
10. Risk Management: Proper risk management is critical for the long-term success of any business. Family businesses must be particularly vigilant in managing risk, given the potential impact on family relationships and personal finances.
11. Success Metrics: Establishing clear metrics for success can be a challenge for family businesses, particularly when balancing the interests of the family and the business.
12. Legacy Planning: Family businesses often have a strong desire to leave a lasting legacy. However, this can be challenging to achieve without proper planning and preparation.

Authors are asked to write about actual client experiences, fictionalized to remove any identifiers. 

Chapters are to be written in a coaching format so that the layperson (business family) reader will have takeaways and tips and strategies to work from.

The chapter is not a sales pitch. Authors bios and photos and contact information will be included in the book but the chapter itself is not to be a sale pitch.

In an interview, we will discuss what more is required in the chapter, such as five to seven specific questions to draw more out of the topic.