Many of America's multi-generation family businesses started with the bare minimum, a vision and passion! Their histories will show how far that can take you...BRAVO!  Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, an amateur built the Ark...professionals built the Titanic!

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The start of a business can be as a sole proprietor, a partnership, a collaboration, etc.....even with a simple handshake! Yes, there are many creative ways to structure your company. The histories of America's multi-generation family businesses reflect numerous examples. The challenging part comes from that point on!

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Today, sustainability wherever possible is a goal for all and examples of the before and after are captured within most of the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses. The more we become aware of the 'BIG' picture of any business the easier it is to identify areas that can be improved or expanded upon over time by incorporating new technology, updating systems, and identifying best practices.

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The inspiring Founder of this five generation family business left his mark by sharing many great lessons to know in business. To this day they continue to be as important as they were over a hundred years ago.  Most important is that their family's bond is what solidified the company over many years.  Beautiful!

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Great teamwork within a family can be witnessed in many multi-generation family businesses. Sometimes even a hundred years ago it required the wife/mother to step up to the plate. Here is a company with a powerful history of such a family. I'll bet most of you have experienced her pies, too! Enjoy!

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A key part of success in many businesses is 'location'. When you start out with a powerful location and add over 250 years of family generations, what has been created is a powerful American multi-generation family business now nine generations! Bravo!

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Many success stories started from a place of unknown. Being aware of programs sometimes through the government can be the door opener to the start of a beautiful life! Here you will see four options to think about that might just give you your start. Key is to keep looking and be curious of how others got their start. Build your foundation with solid knowledge and experience. Remember, as you grow your reputation will develop and follow you wherever you go. What kind of reputation will you want to be known for?

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There are so many types of business in many industries to be had. There are numerous options in the way to structure your business, too. Amazed to see American multi-generation family businesses that have existed for over five generations with a business based on ONE product! There's a WOW for you! As they say, keep it simple.....

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Whether just starting your company or decades after, times and issues will trigger change within the business...it is inevitable, part of life. What is fascinating is learning 'how' many of America's multi-generation family businesses grew with each change. If looking to increase revenue trying to diversify with adding new product. Searching for creative ways to reduce costs can bring you to new sources of monies such as franchising. Great lessons that show not only solutions that bring new successes but how companies think through these changes. WOW!

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The histories of America's multi-generation family businesses especially those in the retail arena, reveal much about a town or village's infrastructure and how businesses play an integral part in creating a thriving community for all.  Most came with a skill learned in their homeland that has proven to be valuable to America's communities all while at the same time allowing them to achieve their American Dream.  It's a beautiful thing!

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