These are challenging times for family businesses.  The strength of the family, or lack thereof, is abundantly clear in times like this.  Business is brutal and takes no prisoners, setting up some family businesses for more than hard economic times.

High-profile communicators are currently at a crossroads, a position born of the nationwide outrage over the police-related death of Minnesotan George Floyd. The public eye is focusing sharply on the commentary coming from government officials, celebrities and national brand spokespeople, parsing words for both their inherent and implied meanings.

The last 75 years of advertising and branding have been a consistent mirror of our society and culture, reflecting our values and priorities, sometimes in ways that only seem obvious in retrospect.

Industrial brokers in several tertiary markets across the country have been experiencing an exponential growth in the demand for industrial space in the 5,000- to 30,000-square-foot range.

An office environment can have a significant impact on a company’s productivity, morale, and ability to attract and retain talent

Question for JD: I own a building that has several tenants. Although we do not have the green light yet to head back to work, how do I prepare the building and my team to head back to work?

With summer almost here, many Lehigh Valley homeowners will begin scheduling home renovation projects. Remember to also schedule time for these questions regarding your homeowner’s insurance before beginning your project:

I believe the most successful leaders will the good stewards who can manage remote employees without draconian monitoring and with healthy respect of their private time. 

To actively reach customers, companies should offer a diverse marketing mix, including not only email campaigns, but print, social media and direct mail messaging.

Cheyenne Bennett, Leadership & Talent Coach at Compass Point Family Business Strategies, shares some of her advice to help keep your family business moving in the right direction.