David Bork - International Family Business Consultant, Advisor and Counselor for Family Businesses

	“If Family Members Ask For A Job”- NATION'S BUSINESS, 4/92- This family employment policy comes directly out of my files. It has been “sanitized” to protect the identity of the family. It is more stringent than most families will need so keep that in mind. Look at the fundamental principles and concepts; discuss them in your family and determine your family needs if your business is to be sustained. Read article "If Family Members Ask For A Job"
	“It Ain’t Easy To Be Rich: Discovering Your Personal Net Worth” - PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 1998 - Money is a very complex matter. Family members must be prepared to manage money in a responsible manner. This means that parents must educate their children for what lies ahead. Read article "It Aint Easy To Be Rich: Discovering Personal Net Worth"
	“Ten Keys To Success in Family Business” - NATION'S BUSINESS, 4/91- Make a score sheet for the ten items, with a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 meaning “We don’t have this,” and 5 meaning there is a complete agreement within the family on this item. Rate your family on all ten items, then have a discussion in the family on everyone’s ratings and what action needs to be taken to improve matters. Read article "Ten Keys To Success in Family Business"
	“Family Business is a Passion Play” - FORTUNE, 6/30/80 - This was the first feature article the magazine had ever done on family business. It was the seminal career break that literally put Bork “on the map” as a resource for family business. Read article "Family Business is a Passion Play"
	“Family Business, Risky Business?” - MITCHELLS RICHARDS MAGAZINE, Fall 2005 Read article "Family Business, Risky Business?"

"Conceptual Model for Family Business Boards and The Family Business Forum"
David Bork, 1993
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Sample Shareholder Agreement
David Bork
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Best Company -
Proposal for an Advisory Board
David Bork © 2002
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Self Image - A Paradigm
David Bork
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International Best Practices for Family Business - One Man's Definition
David Bork © 2000
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The Articles of a Family Constitution
Family Business
Summer 1998
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Glossary -Family Systems Concepts
J. Joseph Paul © April 1999
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Family Governance Charter
David Bork
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Why Clear Boundaries Can Make
All the Difference
Families in Business
January/February 2005
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Mission Statements
David Bork
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“What Jack Didn’t Tell You”
David Bork
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