Join us on Wednesday, November 13th at Finnegan’s Brewery in Minneapolis, MN for the 2019 Best Practices Conference. Our topic is “Best Practices for Recession-Proofing Your Business”. If you’d like to attend as our guest, please contact Bill English (Bill.English@thePlatinumGrp.com).
How Platinum helped a family business to transition successfully into the third generation
Did you know that cabins have the potential to cause more family disputes and litigation than family businesses? Platinum’s Bill English, a Minnesota psychologist, offers insights into the impact of sibling rivalry between the family cabin and the family business: “If you own a family business and are making plans on how to pass your business along to your kids, you’re headed in the right direction.
Business owners have been telling their transition stories at Platinum’s Owner Transition Forum for more than 10 years. Now, one of those stories has been featured in Edina Magazine about business owner Berrie Lounsberry, who has twice been a Forum speaker. “Berrie and her daughter Molly are great role models for women in business,” says Platinum’s Steve Coleman, who is one of the Owner Transition […]
Platinum Group is pleased to announce that Amanda Lee has joined the firm as a consultant. Amanda has nearly 20 years of experience in helping organizations to run more smoothly and financially sound, as well as taking care of their employees. She has been responsible for HR, finance, accounting, data analysis and reporting, IT, and retail operations of the largest multi-site church in the five-state […]
How Platinum achieved positive reactions among all stakeholders through strategic communications support
“Any succession plan needs to start with a clearly defined core purpose, with the specifics of the plan building outward from that center,” writes Platinum’s Tom Hubler in a recent blog post. “Many succession plans by (otherwise successful) entrepreneurs start and stop with the notion of saving money on estate taxes as they transfer their wealth down to the next generation. Important as this may […]
Platinum’s Dale Kurschner was elected in January to the Excelsior City Council after serving on the city’s Planning Commission for one and one-half years. He ran for election based on his positive experiences on that commission as well as appreciation for the passion of those who live in a town of a mere 2,600 population — with only about 1200 single-family dwellings and apartments making […]
Platinum Group is unveiling its new brand identity and web site to create a more compelling connection with owners of privately held and family businesses. A new tagline “Your Future. Our Passion” emotionally engages the Platinum Group with the future of the owner’s company and personal life. Platinum’s focus is dedication to achieving each owner’s personal and professional goals. The firm’s new brand identity combines […]
How Platinum led a manufacturer’s quick return to profitability