Family and business can be almost impossible to separate.
Most contracting businesses are family owned and operated. Family and business can be almost impossible to separate. While I don't claim to be a family business expert, while practicing the art of consulting, I have fired a lot of sons, moms and dads- or redesigned their job descriptions. During my 30 years of consulting, I have learned that fixing business may mean fixing or adjusting the role family members play in that business. Here are some of the most common pitfalls I have encountered:
Number 1: Creating a position in the company to make room for a family member rather than filling the needs of the company with a person who has the appropriate skills and abilities.