Creating a family employee policy manual to guide the relationship between the business and the family provides structure and objectivity to family members on issues that -- left unplanned -- can be emotionally laden and create resentment and confusion. (3:41)

Many small and mid-sized companies struggle with performance evaluations. But family-owned businesses have the added challenge of evaluating the performance of their children, siblings or other relatives. (2:56)

Deciding how to pay family members in a family business can be particularly tricky and complex. This video examines the issues around three common approaches. (4:17)

 Younger generations will bring new ideas and skill sets to your family business, so understanding their perspective and expectations will go a long way to maximizing the benefits of their participation.  (2:33)

 It is certainly good news that people live longer and healthier today than ever before. But it's important for family businesses to understand the implications that has on their business.  (2:24)

 How changes in society -- such as divorce and remarriage -- impact the family business.  (2:56)

 Each family business client operates on a number of dimensions that don't exist for the non-family business.  (3:45)

 Strengthen your relationship with your family-owned business clients to become a more valuable partner.  (2:43)

 These numbers alone reinforce why the family-owned business segment is one you shouldn't ignore. But there's another, even more compelling reason.  (3:51)

Experts talk about family business succession (1:31:23)

Protect your true legacy: your family (3:45)