10 Anticipatory Thoughts for Family Owned Business Survival

“While entrepreneurship is rife with optimism; anticipatory prudence can reap significant dividends for the survival, growth and ultimate maximum monetization of value from the Family Business.  Many of these points seem fundamental – but amazing how often they are missing in action: 1) Does structure of corporation anticipate current & future growth? 2) Founders disciplined […]

Pre-Shareholder’s Agreement Invaluable Discussion Points

The Shareholder’s Agreement is as important a future road map for the Family Business as a Will is for any adult. Like driving in the Alps without GPS one never knows when both may be relied upon. Surprisingly those with either are in the vast minority. Below are some principles of common sense to be […]

The Top 10 Tips Of A Winning Business Exit Strategy

A good friend and client once opined to me that: “If it weren’t for his employees and customers – he would really enjoy his Family business!”  Yes – employees and customers; products and services; research and marketing; compliance and quality control; financing and cash flow are but some of many issues constantly facing the Family […]

2018 motionball Marathon of Sport May 26th!

Let’s Do Something Special on the Playing Field! Etherington Generations is a proud sponsor for the 2018 motionball Marathon of Sport in Toronto this Saturday May 26th at the Downsview Hangar! Join motionball co-founders Paul and Mark Etherington for a day on the field, all in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation! What is Marathon […]