In my work as an executive recruiter, I’ve observed that every company eventually reaches a stage where the founder can no longer be the primary driver of the business. To test that idea, I spoke with four entrepreneurs who have been through that transition themselves.

As a multi-billion-dollar project reshapes Sacramento’s urban core, the city’s future will hinge on courage — and on women stepping forward to lead.

In 2025, succession planning for business owners has never been more important. A powerful demographic shift is underway: Over 4.2 million Americans will turn 65 this year, and more than half of small business owners are already 55 or older. 

While many of us plan to pull back on the reins when it comes to spending, we still want to celebrate, create a sense of normalcy and maintain beloved traditions. To do that, we will have to approach the season with mindfulness and care.

Denmark has built 7,000 senior cohousing homes so far, and they’re preparing to build many thousands more. It’s time to get a senior cohousing built in Sacramento — it’s doable, it’s necessary, and it’s a heck of a lot more fun than being alone in your home.

When it comes to helping kids become good with money, fear and silence are not our friends.

Managing exempt employees can be a bit complicated, as you want to balance work demands without overwhelming or taking advantage of your employees. Let’s get into it.

Life has a flair for the dramatic. It loves to throw us unexpected turns — a relationship hiccup that feels seismic, a health scare that rattles your foundation, a sudden financial shift that throws your budget into chaos. And while our initial reaction might be shock, confusion or even anger, the real strength emerges in how we navigate the aftermath.

Certainly, many employers are recognizing the business benefits of people working together in an office at least a few days per week, but widespread employee protests have shown that implementing that return is going to be an uphill battle. So what do you do as an employer who’s ready to make that call? And what rights do you have if your boss wants you back in a cubicle?