By Bailey Gilliam To many, the phrase “family business” conjures up images of small companies with a narrow focus and a stereotypical set of problems like squabbles over succession or internal power struggles. While plenty of mom-and-pop shops certainly fit that description, it doesn’t reflect the powerful role that family-controlled enterprises play in the local…
This husband and wife work together to create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces The Fargione Family, Al & Harry’s Home Fashions What’s the most gratifying thing about working with your family? We enjoy being together as a family and spending time with each other. When it comes to working together, it’s fun to bounce ideas back and…
This father-son duo bond over Vermont-style craft beer The Gadhue Family, Lincoln & South Brewing Company What is the most gratifying thing you’ve experienced as a father-son duo in business?We have been a team for so many years, working on so many different projects, that we really know each other’s strengths and can capitalize on…
This auto repair shop cares about your family just as much as its own The Head Family, H&H Auto Service Bill, as a family business owner, you are focused on customers and relationships. What is the most gratifying part of customer service? Building relationships with our customers is the most gratifying experience. We treat…
This family business turned employee-owned keeps the values on which it was based. The Greenery family, (with over 700+ employee owners) The Greenery, Inc. Lee, your parents started the family business, it transitioned to employee-owned. As CEO, what is the most gratifying thing about this process? The most gratifying thing, undoubtedly, is seeing people grow…
This vacation rental company’s family puts other families first The Brooks Family, Island Getaway Rentals What’s the most gratifying thing about working with your family? The opportunity to spend time with the people you love and watch the bond you have formed advance to the next level. Working together has caused the support and respect…
Deb Durrant used her passions for healing and wellness to open the first Austrian Moor spa in the Lowcountry.
Jeremiah Dunn prepares to take ownership of his family business, Greenscape Services
The green star in Charlie’s Coastal Bistro’s new logo pays homage to this Hilton Head staple’s former name, Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte. While the restaurant serves the same fresh local seafood with a French, Lowcountry flair to a loyal island following, a second generation is now guiding its light.
How to structure for success The number of family businesses is so big that Harvard Business School offers programs, courses, research and training to help families navigate the complicated waters. John Davis, author and senior lecturer at Harvard Business School, advises starting with governance and organizational structure. Davis summarizes the model as follows: The family…