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Access Dr. Marshack’s Families In Business column, published in the Vancouver Business Journal and Portland Daily Journal of Commerce as well as other articles she has written for publication. Dr. Marshack addresses the challenges and issues facing today's entrepreneurial couples and families in business.

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Communication Skills in Family/Business
Choose one... Don't avoid conflict and confrontation when... Communication can pose big challenges to... Resolving conflict can protect the family unit... Is it time to renegotiate the marriage/business... Entrepreneurial couples can transform criticism Is it a good idea to work with your spouse? Good communication, trust strengthen family..... Couples can balance dynamics of decision-....... Beat divorce statistics: Communicate as mate.... Can competition at work cost you your marriage?. Do your and your spouse bicker at work and ..... Achieving Harmony in the Family Business Dual-ing Entrepreneurs Why can we Communicate now that we live/work..... Can Husbands and Wives be Business Partners Are you Mom and Pop in the Office? Negotiating Equity in Marriage/Business.......... How to Fight Fair in a Family Firm

Succession Planning in Family/Business
Growing the family firm's second generation Preparing your spouse to manage the business... Preparing for small business sucess can also... Fair compensation in the family business Should your children leave the nest- and business Will your family business survive the death of... 'Soft' side of estate planning in the family Are you 'Daddy's little girl' in the family...... Could Your Wife Run the Business in Your Absence? Five must-answer questions for passing on the.... Compenstion planning in a family business Managing Wealth that comes with sudden success Here's the Secret to Finding a Reliable Auto..... How do you Grow up if you Don't Leave Home? What comes after the Prom? Daughters as heirs or Caretakers of the King When is it time to let Jr. run the show? Who's going to run the business after dad dies?

Entrepreneurial Couples
Preparing your spouse to manage the business... Defining entrepreneurial style as a couple can... Successful couples in business share traits that. Don't avoid conflict and confrontation when...... Is it time to renegotiate the marriage/business... Balancing act during holidays can take its toll Women business owners are not always taken....... Entrepreneurial couples can transform criticism Is it a good idea to work with your spouse? Good communication, trust strengthen family...... Couples can balance dynamics of decision-........ Beat divorce statistics: Communicate as mate..... Keeping secrets in your family or business....... Can competition at work cost you your marriage? Do your and your spouse bicker at work and ...... Could Your Spouse Run the Business in Your....... Tips for Living With an Authoritarian............ Achieving Harmony in the Family Business Family Business/Risky Business Dual-ing Entrepreneurs Why can we Communicate now that we live/work..... Are you the Entrepreneur or the Supportive....... Can Husbands and Wives be Business Partners Compenstion planning in a family business Sex and Infidelity in Family Firm Do your employees see you as "Mom and Pop" in.... Are Codependency and Kindness the Same? Managing Wealth that comes with sudden success Building Balance in family business partnership Negotiating Equity in Marriage/Business ......... How to Fight Fair in a Family Firm Copreneurs and the Family Business Christmas

Decision Making In Family/Business
Preparing your spouse to manage the business... Defining entrepreneurial style as a couple can... Don't avoid conflict and confrontation when...... Communication can pose big challenges to... Resolving conflict can protect the family unit... Is it time to renegotiate the marriage/business... Couples can balance dynamics of decision-........ Do your and your spouse bicker at work and ...... Could Your Spouse Run the Business in Your....... Dual-ing Entrepreneurs Are you the Entrepreneur or the Supportive....... Can Husbands and Wives be Business Partners How to Listen and Win in Family Business......... Communicating so others will listen to you How to Fight Fair in a Family Firm

Estate Planning
'Soft' side of estate planning in the family..... One man gives back to the community that.........

Family Life in Family/Business
Growing the family firm's second generation Balancing act during holidays can take its toll Should your children leave the nest- and business Will your family business survive the death of... People-Making in the Family Business............. Are you 'Daddy's little girl' in the family...... Five must-answer questions for passing on the.... Compenstion planning in a family business The perfect family/business vacation Here's the Secret to Finding a Reliable Auto..... Building Balance in family business partnership How do you Grow up if you Don't Leave Home? What's your Family/Business Mission Business Management Styles effect the Family What comes after the Prom? Daughters as heirs or Caretakers of the King When is it time to let Jr. run the show? Copreneurs and the Family Business Christmas Who's going to run the business after dad dies?

Women Entrepreneurs
Preparing your spouse to manage the business... Women business owners are not always taken....... Are you 'Daddy's little girl' in the family...... It takes three things to be a successful woman. Mentoring women and women mentoring Women entrepreneurs: Are they different from men? What do women want in a family firm? Mom and Grandma: The making of an................ The Incredible Invisible Woman Business Owner Daughters as heirs or Caretakers of the King

Conflict &. Confrontation in Family/Business
Survivor entrepreneurs; strengths lie in vision.. Don't avoid conflict and confrontation when...... Communication can pose big challenges to... Recognizing manipulation can save the family..... Resolving conflict can protect the family unit... Addiction 'conspiracy' of silence hurts the..... Entrepreneurial couples can transform criticism To avoid power struggles at work, put away fears. Good communication, trust strengthen family...... Beat divorce statistics: Communicate as mate..... Master the art of listening to overcome your..... Can competition at work cost you your marriage? Do your and your spouse bicker at work and ...... Tips for Living With an Authoritarian............ Dual-ing Entrepreneurs Why can we Communicate now that we live/work..... Sex and Infidelity in Family Firm Learning how not to play the Confidence Game Love, Hate, and Guilt in the Family Business..... Work related stress - Is it a symptom or the..... How to Listen and Win in Family Business......... Communicating so others will listen to you How to Fight Fair in a Family Firm Alcoholism - The Secret of Addictions in Family

Alcoholism, Addiction in the Family/Business
Addiction 'conspiracy' of silence hurts the..... Are Codependency and Kindness the Same?.......... Love, Hate, and Guilt in the Family Business..... Work related stress - Is it a symptom or the..... Alcoholism - The Secret of Addictions in Family

Depression in the Family Business
Recognize and interpret problems before the crisis Addiction 'conspiracy' of silence hurts the..... It makes good business sense to use emotions..... Keeping secrets in your family or business....... Overcoming Holiday Blues for Yourself and........ Love, Hate, and Guilt in the Family Business..... Work related stress - Is it a symptom or the..... Alcoholism - The Secret of Addictions in Family Emotional Information is as important as ........ Is your conscious your friend or enemy?

Marital Problems in the Family/Business
Successful couples in business share traits that. Is it time to renegotiate the marriage/business... Recognize and interpret problems before the crisis Addiction 'conspiracy' of silence hurts the..... Entrepreneurial couples can transform criticism Understanding dialog styles may lead to.......... Good communication, trust strengthen family...... Couples can balance dynamics of decision-........ Beat divorce statistics: Communicate as mate..... Master the art of listening to overcome your..... Keeping secrets in your family or business....... Can competition at work cost you your marriage? Do your and your spouse bicker at work and ...... Could Your Spouse Run the Business in Your....... Family Business/Risky Business Dual-ing Entrepreneurs Why can we Communicate now that we live/work..... Are you the Entrepreneur or the Supportive....... Can Husbands and Wives be Business Partners Sex and Infidelity in Family Firm Are Codependency and Kindness the Same? Love, Hate, and Guilt in the Family Business..... Work related stress - Is it a symptom or the..... Communicating so others will listen to you How to Fight Fair in a Family Firm Alcoholism - The Secret of Addictions in Family Is your conscious your friend or enemy?

Finances &. Wealth in the Family Business
Preparing for small business sucess can also... Fair compensation in the family business Keeping personal values challenges the heart..... Know yourself first to be true to yourself....... One man gives back to the community that......... The four secrets to running a profitable......... Cost Containment or Quality Care? Health Issue Compenstion planning in a family business How Managed Care Cost Cutting effects your....... Managing Wealth that comes with sudden success

The Entrepreneurial Personality
Survivor entrepreneurs; strengths lie in vision.. Entrepreneurs should tackle the new year with.... Defining entrepreneurial style as a couple can... Spiritual component essential to healthy ........ Recognizing manipulation can save the family..... Cultivating resilient leadership can help a...... It makes good business sense to use emotions..... Women business owners are not always taken....... Survive the shock, fear, anger of a lay-off by... Is it a really good idea to work with your....... Keeping personal values challenges the heart..... Why are entrepreneurs often alone with their..... Entrepreneurs live and breathe their............. Investing in yourself pays off in business....... People-Making in the Family Business Are You An Entrepreneur? Know yourself first to be true to yourself....... One man gives back to the community that......... Here's how to stake new ground as a Survivor..... Tips for Living With an Authoritarian............ Achieving Harmony in the Family Business Women entrepreneurs: Are they different from men? The Spiritual Entrepreneur: With a little....... Family Business/Risky Business Mom and Grandma: The making of an ............... The New Year is full of Opportunities The perfect family/business vacation Here's the Secret to Finding a Reliable Auto..... The developing of a resilient leader How do you Grow up if you Don't Leave Home? What do women want in a family firm? Emotional Information is as important as......... Is your conscious your friend or enemy? Copreneurs and the Family Business Christmas

Successful Management Techniques in the Family/Business
Preparing your spouse to manage the business... Cultivating resilient leadership can help a...... Should your children leave the nest- and business Will your family business survive the death of... E-consultation is ideal for members of a family.. Your ideal employee may be seeking ideal......... 'Soft' side of estate planning in the family..... Investing in yourself pays off in business....... People-Making in the Family Business Are you 'Daddy's little girl' in the family...... Are You An Entrepreneur? Know yourself first to be true to yourself....... One man gives back to the community that......... The four secrets to running a profitable......... Could Your Spouse Run the Business in Your....... Achieving Harmony in the Family Business Five must-answer questions for passing on the.... Family Business/Risky Business Cost Containment or Quality Care? Health Issue Can Husbands and Wives be Business Partners Are you Mom and Pop in the Office? The New Year is full of Opportunities How Managed Care Cost Cutting effects your....... Here's the Secret to Finding a Reliable Auto..... Building Balance in family business partnership The developing of a resilient leader Family Business Mission Management Style in the Family Firm What comes after the Prom? Daughters as heirs or Caretakers of the King When is it time to let Jr. run the show? Who's going to run the business after dad dies?

Chosing an Advisor/Consultant in the Family/Business
E-consultation is ideal for members of a family.. 'Soft' side of estate planning in the family..... Cost Containment or Quality Care? Health Issue Compensation planning in a family business How Managed Care Cost Cutting effects your....... Making the Most out of Psychological.............

Stress in the Family Business
Survivor entrepreneurs; strengths lie in vision.. Entrepreneurs should tackle the new year with.... Spiritual component essential to healthy ........ Recognizing manipulation can save the family..... Resolving conflict can protect the family unit... Balancing act during holidays can take its toll Recognize and interpret problems before the crisis Addiction 'conspiracy' of silence hurts the..... Investing in yourself pays off in business........ Keeping secrets in your family or business........ Are You An Entrepreneur? Know yourself first to be true to yourself........ Tips for Living With an Authoritarian............ Sex and Infidelity in Family Firm The perfect family/business vacation Love, Hate, and Guilt in the Family Business..... Building Balance in family business partnership Work related stress - Is it a symptom or the..... The developing of a resilient leader Alcoholism - The Secret of Addictions in Family Copreneurs and the Family Business Christmas

Other Published Articles by Dr. Marshack
Sex and consequences Survive the shock, fear, anger of a lay-off by... Fair compensation for women in family firms It takes three things to be a successful woman... Mentoring women and women mentoring Women entrepreneurs: Are they different from men?

Kathy J. Marshack, Ph.D., P.S.
Licensed Psychologist & Family/Business Consultant
PO Box 873429
Vancouver, WA 98687-3429
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