Happy Holidays from us at the Entrepreneur and Family Business Council! We asked EFBC Executive Director, Liz Fidanovski, and President, Mark Wesa, questions about their favorite holiday traditions and memories. What is your favorite holiday tradition with family? Liz:… Read more→
Do you know people who have moved out of state to save on taxes? Have you wondered whether a tax-saving change of residence might make sense for you? There’s a lot to consider, and it’s definitely not “one size fits… Read more→
Many of us ask ourselves this question every year: “Holy cow! Where did the summer go?” Now the holidays are right around the corner. First up— Thanksgiving— the eating fest that I love! I can’t wait for Turkey and mashed… Read more→
“Some people see the future and see a threat. Innovators see the same future and see an opportunity.” These are the words of Futurist, Trends & Innovation Expert Jim Carroll. For 20 years, Carroll has been studying what makes companies… Read more→
Did you know 80 percent of Americans feel stressed at work? Chances are you do too. Stress can present itself in many ways, like through insomnia, headaches and depression. Learning to identify the signs of stress is the first step… Read more→
If your company could adopt automation that heightened productivity and profitability, enhanced safety and paid itself off within months, would you invest in it? Cobots and their related technology – cobotics – are delivering those benefits for manufacturers. In fact,… Read more→
THE FOUR GENERATION WORKFORCE Baby Boomers 1940-59 • Idealism • Revolutionary • Collectivist • Ideology • Vinyl and movies Gen X 1960-79 • Materialistic • Competitive • Individualistic • Status • Brands & cars • Luxury articles Gen Y… Read more→
You may have noticed a few things changing with the EFBC lately, and the truth is that one more change is on it’s way. As some of you know, the current EFBC Executive Director and my friend Judy Hogel will… Read more→
Who’s on your bus? Does your bus have the right people in the right seats? Do you clearly know what seats must be filled in support of larger departmental and organizational objectives? If not, recruitment efforts will have very limited… Read more→
Last month, Nirel Inman and I had the opportunity to host the annual EFBC Past President’s Dinner in Rosemont. This was my fourth time attending this meeting and I always look forward to learning from our wise leaders. The dinner… Read more→
