Category: Blog

Succession: Do this, don’t do that
“If you don’t think succession is important, then you don’t believe in the evolution of a company,” says Wingspan founder Christina Wing, in this Family Business Magazine article.

Tips for a smooth succession
“If you don’t think succession is important, then you don’t believe in the evolution of a company,” says Wingspan founder Christina Wing, in this Family Business Magazine article.

Getting The Philanthropy Strategy Right For HNW Families
While most high net worth families are very generous and want to give back (90% of HNW investors give to charity), giving away money is more difficult than it appears....

Wellmeaning Companies: Family, non-family and financial family office succession
Succession planning is one of the most important things a family office will have to contemplate. The smooth transition and even the future survival of any family firm depends on...

The Time is Now to Talk About Succession
Thinking about succession may instigate feelings of angst within a founder or family in business. A founder may wonder if the next leader will have the same amount of passion,...

Why We Don’t Talk About Money (and How We Can)
When was the last time your family discussed money? In this article, we break down why families don't discuss money, and how they can get the conversation started.

How to Bring an Outside CEO into the Family Business
Most multigenerational family businesses eventually arrive at the same decision point: the current generation needs to hire a non-family-member to run the business.

Does your family office have a mission?
What is the reason for having a Family Office? Every family will answer this question differently – but according to Christina Wing, founder of Wingspan, you need to at least have an answer.

Hire the Right People for the Right Roles
Owners may find that family members who want to work in the business are not always the best candidate for a particular role.

