Customer comments on this selection.
 Good book
I saw Mr. Hollar at a conference and he is a very charming guy who has a story to tell. His book enlarges on that and is straightforward, good , easy to read advice for folks involved in family businesses. I bought copies of the book for all four of our children involved in our business.
That's What Juggling Is All About !!
"Keep Your Business Close and Your Family Closer" is not only written in a funny, easy to read style, but also puts in straightforward terms complex ideas about the on-going dynamics of family businesses. Hollar's metaphors, experiences and advices are helpful not only for old family members working in the firm, but also for young next generation members who want to learn and reflect about their own careers inside or outside the family business. A book full of ideas that may trigger intense mixed feelings, but that can also be an excellent tool to open communication channels at home!
Rosa Nelly Trevinyo-RodrÃguez
A Must Read!
Keep Your Business Close and Your Family Closer is easily the best family business book I've read in years! It is a must read for anyone serious about improving their family business. I enjoyed the wisdom and practical advice of Larry Hollar's 30+ years of experience and enthusiasm "in the trenches" of his own family business. I've read it twice. It has been one of the most impotant additions that I have made to my library. Respectfully reviewed by Bruce Davis, Fourth Generation Businessman; Eagle Nest, New Mexico
What works for a family business
When family businesses work well, they are the strongest competitors in the marketplace. Successful business families have learned to leverage family trust, love and loyalty -- valuable assets that simply aren't available to other enterprises. Larry Hollar tells us why this is so, and what works for him, his family, and their family company that does business in 55 countries.
It's refreshing to read a successful family business story told from the business leader's perspective. Forthright and candid, Hollar tells his story with confidence, sensitivity and good humor. He's candid about the hazards of family business leadership -- the struggles, mistakes and uncertainties.
Family business leaders in search of a wise peer's perspective will value Larry Hollar's book.
Gerald Le Van
Family Wealth Mediator
Author, "The Survival Guide for Business Families"
Fun & educational to read
This book is very easy to read, informative, graphically pleasing, and concise. There are not a lot of books that focus on so many of the positive aspects of a family business, which is this book's forte.
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