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What is the Right Board Size?
I’ve often been asked the question, “What is the appropriate size of a board?” The answer, of course, depends on the type of organization. With a non-profit board, fund raising is an important responsibility for board members. Therefore, they tend to have large...
Selecting a Chair of the Board
Selecting the chair of the board is an extremely important duty of the board. It can mean the difference between a smooth and effective board and a dysfunctional one. During my Hershey career, I have experienced both. At the Hershey Trust, when we had a very good...
Qualities of a Great Business Advisor
In my previous blog I explained what a business advisor is and why they are so important. Hopefully that entry motivated you to go out and look for a business advisor. However, now you are probably asking yourself, how can I tell a good business advisor from a bad...
Board Governance: The Basics
As the former CEO and CFO of The Hershey Trust Company for 12 and 10 years respectively, and the Secretary of the Board for 22 years, I have a wealth of experience in regards to boards of directors and board governance. And because this is such a popular topic right...
What is Business Advisory?
As a business advisor and CPA with over 30 years of experience, I’m incredibly familiar with the intricacies of business advisory. I understand just how important advisors are to any industry, from finance to entertainment and everywhere in between. And as my first...
What is a Family Office?
Although it might not be a term that you are familiar with, family offices are incredibly prevalent in today’s society. In layman’s terms, family offices are private firms that manage the assets of an incredibly wealthy family. Because of their rising popularity, and...
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