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Chair of the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation Board

I was recently named the Chair of the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation Board. The hospital - which has always been known for its warm and caring patient treatment is undergoing tremendous growth. This is a most exciting and challenging time for me to be chairing the hospital’s foundation board.

Family Challenges in the Family Business (2)

On March 3, 2011 Ron presented to Cafe Ottawa members at the Hunt Club Golf & Country Club.

Don’t Let the Tax Tail Wag The Dog

Many business owners when asked if they have done a succession plan answer “yes, my lawyer did that for me a few years ago”. What they often don’t realize is that the lawyer did an estate plan for them which is but one albeit very important component of a succession plan.

The “R” Word… Relationships

Relationships are what make family businesses unique. From parents to siblings to cousins to in-laws, everyone is affected by the family business.

Can the senior generation keep its authority and still allow succession to happen?

By replacing parental/presidential authority with a mentoring role, you can have your cake and eat it too.