Business isn’t just about profit – reflections from four generations in business

Virtually all companies refresh or update their brand identity at some point. The reasons vary. Some do it to better reflect their current product mix. Some do it to enter new markets or attract new customers. Some do it to stand out from the competition better. Read More at: https://www.bengrossman.info/blog/6-tips-for-environmentally-responsible-rebranding-efforts

  One of the keys to our century of success has been our recognition of the fact that healthy, fulfilling lives are based on three critical elements: family, career, and community. Max Grossman, our founder, and great-grandfather was an immigrant who, despite leaving school after the sixth grade to support his family, had three goals in life: to own his own business, educate his children, and give something back to the community. Read More at: https://www.bengrossman.info/blog/best-practices-in-family-business-management-5-tips-for-family-business

  I had the opportunity to connect with a business owner over the summer, and we had a nice conversation and agreed to reconnect 6-9 months later. I of course set a calendar reminder to follow up at that time. I heard from the owner within 3 months. They had had a personal change of circumstances that made them interested in a deal. Read More at: https://www.bengrossman.info/blog/smb-acquisition-tip-be-transparent-and-dont-overreach

Ben Grossman holds a BA from Princeton University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Before Columbia, Ben functioned as a procedure advisor to Fortune 500 customers, just as begun and sold an active apparel and promoting firm.

  One of the elements of our family business about which we are most proud is our four-generation commitment to public service and investing in the communities in which we live and work. Our company founder, and my great-grandfather, Max Grossman, was an immigrant from Eastern Europe who left school at age 8 to help support his family. Read More at: https://www.bengrossman.info/blog/business-isnt-just-about-profit