Top 10 Traits of Highly Successful People by Dr Philip Humbert We have all read about people who are successful briefly. They win a gold medal, make a fortune, or star in one great movie and then disappear….These examples do not inspire me! My focus and fascination is with people who seem to do well … Read more

2012 – Make that your family business’s best year ever! Welcome to all our valued members. From everyone involved in FABASA we would like to wish you a prosperous and profitable 2012. May this be your best year ever! While browsing the internet the other day, I stumbled upon a wonderful article by Annie Galvin Teich in … Read more

Common pitfalls and how to resolve it Lesson 1: Establish Job Descriptions Clearly defined descriptions are absolutely vital in any business, whether large or small, family run or publicly traded. Carefully thought-out job and well-written descriptions ensure that all aspects of the business are being tended to. Additionally, they help management make better hiring decisions and … Read more

By Paul Morin A family business consultant can serve a number of different roles in their work with family businesses of various sizes and stages of development. In my experience working with family businesses over the last twenty plus years, the most important step for a family business consultant is to become a trusted business advisor. Trust … Read more

[PDF] Task-based factors influencing the successful functioning of copreneurial businesses in South Africa