Jeff Karges
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Jeff Karges, MA MFT, is a senior partner in the firm Relationship Matters a consulting group focused on the needs of the family business and/or private business. Besides a Masters in Family Systems Therapy (a unique discipline that gives critical insight into the “inner” workings of a family business), Jeff also served as the CEO of his family’s luxury furniture company for many years. He serves on the USA Today Business Advisory Board and is a lifetime member of the CEO Club. For information or to request a free consultation: 919.378.1696 or [email protected].
How to Effectively Build a Family Business
Competency Versus Relationship (Nepotism)Every business hires employees based on some mixture of the candidate’s competency and how good/bad the relationship is with the candidate. Unfortunately, in a family business the default or predominant method of hiring is relationship. While the intentions are good, there is not only an increase in the usual business risk, but...
January 17, 2013