Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Advising the Family Firm: Opening Pandora's Box (A)
Vanessa M. Strike; Dennis MaCase IVEY-9B18M047-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn January 2018, a family business advising team entered a seemingly straightforward contract with members of the Graham family, who were planning to transition their business to the next generation. The first and second generations, who founded and grew their business into a portfolio of 50 grocery store franchises across the eastern United States, were concerned about the capacity and interest of the next generation in continuing the success of...Starting at €8.20
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MacKenzie & Marr Guitars
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Cole FinnbogasonCase IVEY-9B13A038-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingIn 2013, the chief executive officer of the Canadian guitar manufacturer MacKenzie & Marr Guitars was reviewing all options to increase monthly sales, which were well short of the goal of 100 guitars a month or $1 million in annual revenue. Unlike its competitors in Canada, the company sold its products only online, promising delivery within 10 days and providing a seven-day return guarantee if the customer was not satisfied with the product. The...Starting at €8.20
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Advising the Family Firm: Opening Pandora's Box (B)
Vanessa M. Strike; Dennis MaCase IVEY-9B18M048-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThis supplementary case set follows a family business advisory team over the course of roughly three months, as they develop an action plan to guide the succession of the family business to the next generation. The cases elucidate the harm that an inexperienced advising team can unintentionally inflict and cover issues of family firm advising, transition planning, and family dynamics.This case is intended to be used with "Advising The Family Firm...Starting at €5.74
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Colin's Car Detailing
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Cole FinnbogasonCase IVEY-9B14M008-EStrategyThe owner and founder of a small, independent car-detailing service considers several opportunities for his upcoming busy season. These opportunities include expanding the company’s services, purchasing a truck and becoming a mobile auto detailer, franchising the business or selling the business to pursue other work for the summer. With his undergraduate studies beginning in September, the owner’s top priority is to earn enough money to pay for t...Starting at €8.20