The Challenge of Running a Family Business

The Challenge of Running a Family Business

• You are going to read a textbook article about the difficulties of owning a family business.
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• Pie de imagen: In Costa Rica, some of the prominent family businesses include Grupo Servica, founded in 1974 by Enrique Chavarría.

Pre-reading activity

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• The Challenge of Running a Family Business Pre-Reading Activity
• Pie de imagen: What problems might owners of a family business face? Write a few sentences before you read the text.

While-reading activity

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• Pie de imagen: Mom and Pop stores: stores owned by a family or individual, not a corporation.
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Keep on reading...

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• Pie de imagen: Ties: something that connects you with other people.

Post-reading activity

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• Pie de imagen: Wall Street Journal
• The Challenge of Running a Family Business Post-Reading Activity