Corporate Services

Managing the Family-Owned Business

Family-owned businesses share a unique set of challenges as a result of their need to balance the needs of the family and the needs of the business. In particular, successfully transitioning a business from one generation to the next is quite low. Only 30% of family owned organizations survive into the second generation. 12% survive into the third generation and 3% operate at the fourth generation and beyond. Yet, the majority of family business owners want the business to stay in the family.

Baker College planning consultants can help you sustain and grow your family-owned business through practical, structured services that include:

  • Succession Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Enhancing Family Relationships and Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Articulating Family Dreams and Values
  • Facilitating Family Meetings

Our approach is based upon the following doctrine:

  • The family business is the client
  • Respect and honor the preservation of the family values
  • Use knowledge, experience, and observations to educate and anticipate likely results
  • Facilitate goal setting and implementation strategies without being judgmental
  • Facilitate solutions through dialogue and communication
  • Collaboration amongst professionals through an interdisciplinary approach best serves the clients

Contact Us:

For more information about managing a family-owned business, complete the request form or call (810) 766-4242.

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