Skip to content

Entrepreneur and Family Business Council

X
25th Anniversary
Donate
Events
Contact
Log In
  • Home
  • Why EFBC
  • Who We Serve
  • Learning
  • Community
  • Resources
  • Events
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Why EFBC
  • Who We Serve
  • Learning
  • Community
  • Resources
  • Careers

Resources

  • Blog Posts
  • Articles, White Papers
    & Case Studies
  • Transition Preparation Assessment (TPA)
  • Join Now
loading...

President’s Message – Inspiration from NASA In Challenging Times

Posted on March 19th, 2020

It’s amazing what can change in just a few weeks! It feels like we’re in a surreal movie. I am amazed, even stunned, at the rapid dynamic change we are all experiencing both with our businesses and our families. I’d… Read more→

Posted in Blog, EFBC 25th AnniversaryTagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, small business

There is a Place for Contractors in Small Business

Posted on June 26th, 2019

Leveraging freelance resources is no longer just for Goliath cutting edge tech firms like Google. Hiring isn’t easy and it isn’t a perfect science. Maybe it’s time to consider the hybrid option, the “try and buy.”

Posted in Articles & White Papers, Blog, PSM PartnersTagged Entrepreneurs, small business
contractors small business

Employee Benefits Benchmark Survey Results

Posted on April 4th, 2019

Employee benefits are designed to attract and retain the highest quality employees. Yes, they can be expensive and yes, the cost seems to go up each year. If we look at the benefits as an investment toward finding and keeping the right people,… Read more→

Posted in Articles & White Papers, GCG FinancialTagged employee benefits, health insurance, HR, small business
benefits survey

Simple Ways to Automate Collections by MB Financial

Posted on September 19th, 2018

Is in house accounting software or an outside collection agency the best solution for your small business’s payment collections and cash flow?

Posted in Articles & White Papers, Fifth Third BankTagged collections, small business
MB Financial Bank Logo

The Impact of Sales Leadership and Priorities for Accelerated Growth

Posted on June 5th, 2018

Building a resilient salesforce is harder than ever. Having an appealing job opportunity with a rockstar culture and team are required to land the most desired candidates. In this article, we’ve summarized tips on recruiting top talent and the importance… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Past ProgramsTagged performance management, sales leadership, sales training, small business

Data Security Incidents and Breaches: Prevention and Response

Posted on April 2nd, 2018

Maintaining strong data security practices and emphasizing employee awareness of cyber threats is an essential part of doing business today even for small businesses.

Posted in Articles & White Papers, Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C.Tagged data security, privacy, small business
data security

5 Tasks to Help You Formulate a Strategic Plan

Posted on December 6th, 2017

Whether you work in a family business or not, your business is a family asset. Up to 85% of firms are initially established with some sort of family investment, and the work you do every day is a vital resource… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Past ProgramsTagged best practices, small business, strategic planning
Roots family business education

Affordability Percentages Will Decrease For 2018

Posted on July 6th, 2017

by Marcus Newman, GCG Financial On May 5, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2017-36 to index the contribution percentages in 2018 for purposes of determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)…. Read more→

Posted in Articles & White Papers, GCG FinancialTagged affordability, small business

A 2017 Manufacturing Outlook

Posted on May 31st, 2017

by Deanna L. Salo, Cray Kaiser Struggling to find and retain tradespeople? Deciding when the timing is right to replace that 30-year-old machine? Noticing that your technology systems are slowing you down rather than making you more efficient? You’re not alone…. Read more→

Posted in Articles & White Papers, Cray, Kaiser Ltd.Tagged family business, manufacturing, small business

Welcome to CFBC’s Newest Members!

Posted on May 22nd, 2017

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest members of the Chicago Family Business Council! Since 1994, we’ve educated and empowered the people of entrepreneurial and family businesses through impactful programs and a unique community of peer… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged Boller Construction, CFBC Members, family business, Platt Luggage, small business
Welcome New CFBC Members

Posts navigation

Older posts

Entrepreneur and Family Business Council at DePaul University
Driehaus College of Business

1 E. Jackson Blvd. Suite 7900 Chicago, IL 60604

Office: (312) 362-7518

  

Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy

LOGIN