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    GREENE - Dennis Hobson has owned and served as president for American Tool & Engineering Inc. in Greene for 25 years. A few years ago, he decided he'd like to someday retire.

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News

Why the 21st Century Will Belong to Family Businesses
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

By Josh Baron, via Harvard Business Review

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Balancing Your Goals With Your Family's Goals in Family Transfers
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

If you’re considering transferring your business ownership to family, you might be tempted to put your family’s wants over your own goals. While this altruism may be admirable, it can also cause mo... Read More

The Dangers of Transferring to Children Without Planning
Monday, June 04, 2018

After building a successful business, many business owners decide that they want to transfer their ownership to their children. Too often, those owners assume that a transfer to children will go sm... Read More