Family Owned Business Articles

How Family Governance Protects Generational Wealth

By Brian BissellSenior Vice President and Client AdvisorWhittier TrustClear communication and structure are essential for high-net-worth families to protect their assets.   Even the best players need a coach — and a playbook. For ultra-high-net-worth families,...

Autumn Transitions: Navigating Family Enterprise Challenges with Head and Heart

Fall is a season of rituals that invite us to dig in and address the issues that will help us finish the year well.  Kids go back to school, commuter traffic resumes, home projects come to completion, Congress returns to work, and so too can family firms use this...

Women’s Business Owners Group Gets Bipartisan Congressional Support

New Women’s Business Owners Group Gets Bipartisan Congressional Support at Latest Southern California Meeting   Rep. Correa (D-CA) and Rep. Kim (R-CA) staff members hear challenges Women-owned businesses face today; Certificate of Special Recognition Awarded...

Saying It Out Loud September 2025, By Pat Soldano

By Patricia M. Soldano President Family Enterprise USAFinding Opportunities in Tariffs Have Family Businesses Searching for Options, New Sourcing   There’s no playbook for what family-owned businesses face in navigating the new world of tariffs. For those...