What are the biggest advantages to working for a family-owned business? Family-owned businesses are a vital part of the global economy, accounting for approximately 80% of all businesses worldwide. These businesses offer numerous advantages over other forms of business ownership, making them an attractive option for job seekers. In this…
Family businesses are a critical part of the global economy. Their impact has been an integral part of the global economy, providing a wide range of goods and services, creating jobs, and stimulating economic growth. They account for more than 80 percent of all businesses and generate over 50 percent…
What do you think of when you think of a family business? To some, the term family business may bring to mind a small hardware store, a moving service or a local restaurant. Oftentimes you’ll spot these family businesses by name alone. Names such as “Bowman Stove”, “Pete and Sons”,…
This article was originally published at familybusinessmagazine.com. In 2001, Mike Sipple, Jr. joined the family business, a boutique executive search firm, for the purpose of having a steady income to help avoid college debt. He studied landscape design and had his eyes set on using his creativity in that field.…
The Star Wars and Skywalker family legacy continues as we look upon another Jedi-generation wrestling with the question of who they are and how their future will be defined. In the Skywalker family, each generation wrestles with the expectations that others have for them. Each generation has to confront and…
Authored by Mike Sipple Sr., Chairman of the Board at Centennial. Just like many business men and women, a suit is a regular part of my wardrobe. There is a lot I get accomplished while wearing a suit. However, there is also a lot I know I should not attempt…
