The Code of Conduct —- It seems almost ludicrous that this is a topic that many of us should consider in privately held distributorships.

When I suggest there may be a need for a “Code of Conduct” I am not talking about a need based on employee behavior, I am talking about the need based on family behavior. The family business is a cornerstone of the US economy. It’s the American way, free enterprise and all that gooey stuff we

read about. And, it’s true.

Family owned/privately held organizations in wholesale distribution, both small and large, with succession issues, family  

What is a business strategy? A business strategy is an articulation of the overall direction of an enterprise in the medium and long-term. It basically specifies the way an entity competes in an industry. In other words, strategies define the rules and guidelines by which the mission, objectives etc may be achieved. Such strategies can cover the whole business or can relate to functional areas such as operations, marketing, finance or human capital. Strategies differ from tactics which are short-term approaches. Your organization requires a unique strategy to be able to differentiate itself properly in the market. But what are