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One of the chief concerns facing family business owners is how to effect an orderly and affordable transfer of the business to the next generation and/or key employees. Failure to properly plan for a smooth transition can result in monetary losses and even loss of the business itself. This article will explain how to keep the family business in the family. Business owners or managers often complain that they rarely have time to plan for the future. They are so busy with day to day tasks and responsibilities, just getting through their weekly “To Do” list or fighting fires consumes all their time and energy, and then some. The solution to these scenarios is to distinguish long term functions from short term functions.

Spend some time to think about what you want to accomplish, as much time as it takes! Take a deep breath or two to clear your mind, because what I am about to tell you will allow you to make the best decisions in your life. Put aside all the things that trouble you and cause you to think about negative things, these are clouding your mind and affecting your judgment. Because, the information you are about to replace it with, will make them all go away. Seriously, sleep on it tonight so in the morning your mind is clear and some of this will sink in.

Usually there is more than one single reason for considering selling your business. Seldom is it straightforward and clear cut, if you're being totally honest with yourself. The reasons for selling-up apply equally well to whether you are a sole trader, a partner, or a shareholder of a limited company. There is no 'right' or 'wrong' reason for wanting to sell your business. But there are reasons that resonate better with potential buyers than others, so getting it right is essential.

When it comes to your business email communications, you need to make an impression that can lend to the determination that you are a credible professional enterprise and someone that will be easy and a pleasure to do business with. Your first impression made is invaluable to building trust and confidence. For your consideration below are the Top 10 Business Email Etiquette issues that need to be addressed with every commercial email sent.