Family Business
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When Success Feels Empty
The founder had everything he once dreamed of. A family business that carried his name. Financial stability. A home that felt earned. Children educated abroad are returning with polished accents and degrees that impressed relatives. On paper, it was perfect. But during a quiet meeting, he leaned back, stared at the ceiling, and whispered: “I… Continue reading
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Family Business Succession Planning – How to Sort An Emotional Challenge
The Successor Selection Trap: Why Your Heart and Head Are Fighting Three children. One business. Zero clarity.Mehta Uncle, 70, ₹80 crore business:Karan: 25 years in business, knows everything, loyal… but resists change, fears tech.Priya: IIM grad, sharp, strategic… but only 3 years in family business. “Will she stay?”Rohan: CA, modernizing operations… but impulsive. Elder brother… Continue reading
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Mahabharata & Ramayana: Two Wars, One Missing Document:
Mahabharata & Ramayana: Two Wars, One Missing Document: Two of India’s greatest epics began for one simple reason: families had power, wealth, emotions… but no governance. Think about it: In the Ramayana, a single, unchecked, undocumented, and emotionally interpreted verbal promise sent a prince to the forest and shattered a kingdom’s stability. In the Mahabharata,… Continue reading
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Family Business Survival – Why Is it Mandatory to Invest in Start-Ups?
“If you are renewed by grace, and were to meet your old self, I am sure you would be very anxious to get out of his company.” Charles H. Spurgeon We remember renewing our health insurance policy, vehicle license, PUC certificate, passport, business license if any but we have never thought of renewing the self and… Continue reading
