The Challenge of Running a Family Business

You are going to read a textbook article about the difficulties of owning a family business. 

The Challenge of Running a Family Business

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

Post-reading activity

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Pie de foto: : Wall Street Journal

• The Challenge of Running a Family Business Post-Reading Activity