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Taking over the family business? Expect less Hallmark, more stress

Joining Mom and Dad can work as long as you know what you’re bringing – and what you’re giving upIt happens all the time. And not just in Hallmark movies.The son or the daughter pooh-poohs their family business and moves away from the heartland to pursue their fortune in New York or Chicago. Then – penniless and more than a little hungover – they return to their home town, hat in hand. Continue reading...

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