Question: Please watch the following case (link provided below) https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/m_pitches/ninettes-ice-cream Use the following questions as the basis of a discussion in the appropriate forum. Is Ninettes

Please watch the following case (link provided below)

https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/m_pitches/ninettes-ice-cream

Use the following questions as the basis of a discussion in the appropriate forum.

  1. Is Ninettes Ice Cream a family business? How would you assess this family as entrepreneurs?
  2. In North America, there is a 30% chance of success for family businesses that are passed from one generation to the next. What types of problems arise in family-business relationships?
  3. According to Skinner, family businesses are more successful if based on a set of values that include which ideas?
  4. The Constantinous are asking for $75,000 in exchange for 30% of their business. Is it important that the Constantinou family retain control of 70% of the business?
  5. The Dragons speculate on expanding Ninettes Ice Cream into large scale production and distribution. What will a changing structure imply for the family members?
  6. If one of more of the Constantinou children wants to take over the family business in the future, how might they prepare for the task?

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