Summary
A practical workbook by The Emerald Agency designed for entrepreneurs managing multiple ventures, especially with family involvement.
When working with family in business, there's no such thing as separate businesses – everything becomes interconnected. Instead of fighting this reality, the framework helps you position yourself as the strategic centre of multiple ventures where your skills have maximum impact.
Understanding Your Business Web
Map all businesses and life areas you're managing
Identify key people associated with each area
Recognise that when family is involved, you enter an unspoken agreement with every individual
The Skill Leverage Matrix Apply the "Do Once, Benefit Everyone" principle by:
Identifying core skills that benefit multiple areas simultaneously
Creating templates and systems once that work across businesses
Focusing on strategy whilst delegating execution
Energy & Impact Assessment
Rate tasks by energy required vs impact across businesses
Prioritise high-impact, low-energy tasks
Delegate or eliminate low-impact, high-energy tasks immediately
Boundary Setting
Define when business is discussed and when it isn't
Establish clear payment/compensation structures
Set consequences for non-delivery
Protect both business and personal relationships
Strategic Delegation
Match family members' natural strengths to tasks
Provide clear expectations and training
Establish success measures and check-in schedules
Make it worth their while with appropriate incentives
4-Week Plan:
Week 1: Complete assessments and mapping
Week 2: Have family conversations and set boundaries
Week 3: Create cross-business systems
Week 4: Begin handover and training
Ongoing Management:
Weekly reviews to track wins and challenges
Monthly strategy reviews for system refinement
Regular boundary checks
Family member performance monitoring
Your role is strategy and systems – everyone else handles execution
Respect is a two-way street – by joining an organisation, you agree to respect its ethos and people
The power of everyday actions – success comes from consistent daily habits, not grand strategies
Do things once and benefit multiple areas – efficiency through interconnection
The workbook provides ready-to-use scripts for:
Setting business boundaries
Delegating with clear expectations
Addressing non-delivery issues
This isn't about doing more – it's about doing the right things once and having them benefit everyone. Your family needs you to be successful, not exhausted. The goal isn't perfection, it's progress.
Summary
A practical workbook by The Emerald Agency designed for entrepreneurs managing multiple ventures, especially with family involvement.
When working with family in business, there's no such thing as separate businesses – everything becomes interconnected. Instead of fighting this reality, the framework helps you position yourself as the strategic centre of multiple ventures where your skills have maximum impact.
Understanding Your Business Web
Map all businesses and life areas you're managing
Identify key people associated with each area
Recognise that when family is involved, you enter an unspoken agreement with every individual
The Skill Leverage Matrix Apply the "Do Once, Benefit Everyone" principle by:
Identifying core skills that benefit multiple areas simultaneously
Creating templates and systems once that work across businesses
Focusing on strategy whilst delegating execution
Energy & Impact Assessment
Rate tasks by energy required vs impact across businesses
Prioritise high-impact, low-energy tasks
Delegate or eliminate low-impact, high-energy tasks immediately
Boundary Setting
Define when business is discussed and when it isn't
Establish clear payment/compensation structures
Set consequences for non-delivery
Protect both business and personal relationships
Strategic Delegation
Match family members' natural strengths to tasks
Provide clear expectations and training
Establish success measures and check-in schedules
Make it worth their while with appropriate incentives
4-Week Plan:
Week 1: Complete assessments and mapping
Week 2: Have family conversations and set boundaries
Week 3: Create cross-business systems
Week 4: Begin handover and training
Ongoing Management:
Weekly reviews to track wins and challenges
Monthly strategy reviews for system refinement
Regular boundary checks
Family member performance monitoring
Your role is strategy and systems – everyone else handles execution
Respect is a two-way street – by joining an organisation, you agree to respect its ethos and people
The power of everyday actions – success comes from consistent daily habits, not grand strategies
Do things once and benefit multiple areas – efficiency through interconnection
The workbook provides ready-to-use scripts for:
Setting business boundaries
Delegating with clear expectations
Addressing non-delivery issues
This isn't about doing more – it's about doing the right things once and having them benefit everyone. Your family needs you to be successful, not exhausted. The goal isn't perfection, it's progress.
