It’s a family affair – How to dodge the pitfalls of family-owned dealerships

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Abstract: Family-owned businesses, including auto dealerships, have always been an integral part of the American dream. Successful dealer-owners use the pluses of a family-owned business to their advantage while overcoming the hurdles that come with running one. This article discusses those hurdles, such as potentially difficult relationships among family members and between family and nonfamily employees. Compensation and succession are two issues in particular that need to be addressed.