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Articles tagged: Governance

Psychology of a Private Company Board in Fund-Owned Businesses

In fund-owned businesses, the goal of the board is to carry out the interests of the owners. Sometimes, however, this can conflict with the board’s fiduciary duty to the company.

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3 Advisory Board Styles to Fit Every Business

Advisory Boards: Roles and Responsibilities The boards of directors of for-profit and non-profit organizations have the same responsibilities: duty of care, loyalty, and good faith. While similar to fiduciary boards […]

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Study: Private Company Board Compensation

How much should board of directors members be paid? In cash or retainers? Find out how companies pay their directors in the latest study.

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Debunking 4 Common Investing Myths

Following the Biden administration’s establishment of a 1% excise tax on share buybacks as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett had some […]

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Developing a Risk Management System

Business owners have little time to ponder unlikely events. It’s up to the board and management team to manage business risks continuously.

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Strategic Planning for a Board Meeting Agenda

The board of directors is charged with creating an effective board meeting agenda. A board of directors serves a unique function in the business world and behaves differently from most […]

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Family Governance is Not Business Governance

Family businesses are unique, and the way they are run differs from family to family. Explore the varying degrees of both corporate and family governance and why each is important

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Developing Effective Board Charters

Board Charters and Guidelines are important foundational documents to have for any board. Understand how those are developed to be effective and thorough for the most successful board.

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Governance Systems Should Anticipate and Resolve Business Ownership Conflicts

Business ownership conflicts threaten the continuity of a business, and when decision-makers can’t step up, the board must lead the charge.

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Tips to Manage Business Risks with Your Board and Management Team

Business owners have little time to ponder unlikely events. It’s up to the board and management team to manage business risks continuously.

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