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This short reflection is designed for family-business owners who feel growing tension between the business and the family. It’s not a quiz. It’s not a test. It’s a moment of honest reflection. Answer the questions below as openly as possible. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

Reality check for family businesses

Family Business Health Check

1. Are family members always clear whether they are acting as owners, employees, or relatives?

Yes No

2. Are difficult conversations avoided to keep the peace, even when the business is paying the price?

Yes No

3. Is accountability applied consistently, or differently depending on last name or history?

Yes No

4. Are roles based on what the business needs today, or on promises made years ago?

Yes No

5. Is there an unspoken assumption about succession that no one has formally agreed to?

Yes No

6. Does the business feel like it is supporting the family — or slowly pulling it apart?

Yes No

7. If nothing changed in the next 12–24 months, would relationships quietly deteriorate?

Yes No