Often filing a business return with a net operating loss, reports Fox Business News, can help business receive money from previous years tax returns.

According to MSNBC, more small businesses are offering employee stock ownership plans to their employees.

Statistics from The Family Business Institute show that only 30% of all family businesses survive beyond the founder’s generation, reports the New York Times. From there only 12% make it to a third generation. Those that are successful share several traits including the ability to reinvent, focus on succession and the ability to seek outside help.