My wife complains I’m a workaholic. She actually told my kids she’s considering divorce. I own my business. It does very well but it’s because I work long hours and many weekends. How can I make her understand? (more…)

My wife and I own a business with over six million in annual sales. My oldest son is getting married in about a year. He works for us but owns no part of the business. The plan is for all our kids to own shares in the company. Our attorney is suggesting we draw up a prenuptial. It feels awkward. Is a prenuptial necessary? (more…)

We are retiring after having owned two restaurants for over thirty years. My wife insists we give one each to our two sons. Our older son is irresponsible and I know he will run the business into the ground. Should we just sell the two restaurants? (more…)

It may sound silly, I would like to start my own business but I can’t decide in what. How do I narrow the choices? (more…)

My son is 23 and just graduated college with a degree in finance. I would like for him to take over the family business in 5 to 10 years. What are some suggestions for making this happen? (more…)

I love my job and co-workers but the travel demands are interfering with family and home life. I decided to look for a new job almost a year ago but I’ve had no success. I’m told that searching on the ‘Net is not enough. Frankly, I don’t know what kind of job to look for. My husband is becoming frustrated. Can you make some suggestions? (more…)

Each December depresses me when I realize I was not able to accomplish my business and professional goals for the year. Is the answer to not make any resolutions? (more…)

I’m 62 and own a successful business I started thirty years ago. I’m married and have a great wife and successful kids who have careers outside the family business. My problem is I’m not excited about going into work anymore. I’m busy and I’m good at what I do but I don’t have the old fire in the belly I used to have. I have thoughts of selling the business but I don’t know what else I’d do. Any suggestions? (more…)

We are overworked and understaffed. Why do we have to keep having meetings that are a total waste of time? My boss seems to love them. Anything I can do during these meetings besides daydream? (more…)

I am a 46 year old machine tool worker. I go through periodic layoffs but this time my company is closing for good. I have a small side business doing handyman work. Is this the time to try to expand it and become self-employed? (more…)