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The Lemonade Stand – Book Review
Click here to learn more about “The Lemonade Stand” by Ara Bagdasarian and Nick Gustavsson

Patrick O'Connor
May 12, 2021


A Contemplation on Family Enterprises and Their Moms
In a family enterprise, even when mothers are not directly involved in the operation of the business, their leadership is powerful. Much...

Jennifer O'Connor
May 11, 2021


Clarifying What Estate Documents You Need
There are countless horror stories out there from families who experienced the death of a loved one only to have that pain compounded by...

Patrick O'Connor
Feb 9, 2021


Clarifying What Estate Documents You Need
Watch Pat O’Connor express the importance of having your estate documents in order. Read more about Clarifying What Estate Documents You...

Patrick O'Connor
Feb 9, 2021


Get SMART-er with your New Year’s Resolution
Full disclosure, I have never seen Field of Dreams, but I know the signature line “build it and they will come”. I’ve been thinking about...

Chelsea McKee-Trenchard
Feb 9, 2021


Big Rocks Exercise Worksheet
Imagine you had to fill an empty jar with rocks, gravel, and sand. There are many ways you could approach this with varying levels of...

Team Blackwood
Jan 13, 2021


The Power of Board Games
Co-authored with Caitilin O'Connor The O’Connor family has always loved a good board game. During the pandemic, we find ourselves dusting...

Jennifer O'Connor
Dec 9, 2020


Are Millennials Willing?
There are many stereotypes about “millennials.” The rumour is that we’re narcissistic, irresponsible, and entitled. It can be a difficult...

Chelsea McKee-Trenchard
Sep 21, 2017


Planning with the End in Mind: A Planning Exercise
As a planning firm, Blackwood Family Enterprise Services strives to deliver innovative and meaningful results for our clients. That means...

Jennifer O'Connor
Jan 2, 2017


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