Family Business Insights

A Buy-Sell Agreement is a contract that provides for the future sale of your business interest or for your purchase of a co-owner’s interest in the business. Start with the Founder: how interested are they in keeping the family business in the blood line? Are they willing to split stock to voting and non-voting shares? […]

Beatrice E. Wolper Emens & Wolper Law Firm We are often asked “why shouldn’t I just use L____ Z____ or S____ O____ for my estate documents since the minimum charge for a will is under $100?”  “Why shouldn’t I use the internet’s form for my trust since the minimum cost is only $250?”  “Living wills are only $40; […]

Family owned businesses are big business in the United States. While some are the stereotypical “Mom & Pop” store, others are Fortune 500 companies. In fact, there’s a pretty good chance that you’re working for a family owned business. According to the Conway Center for Family Business, family owned businesses account for 60 percent of […]

Bea Wolper and Kelly Jasin, of Emens & Wolper Law Firm, share a tongue-in-cheek list of reasons you may not be ready to lead your family business.

For many family-owned businesses, managing, understanding, and adapting to the numerous changes associated with healthcare reform have been overwhelming challenges. These challenges, however, can be made easier if a proactive approach is taken to handling what seems like the ever-changing landscape of healthcare reform.

Leaders of Central Ohio family-owned businesses are invited to attend the Conway Center’s Sixth Annual Family Business Night at the Columbus Clippers on Wednesday, June 18, at 7:05 p.m., at Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Lane.

Monthly Message — June 2014 Family Business Night at the Columbus Clippers! June 18 – 7:05 p.m. Huntington Park 330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus, 43215 The 6th Annual Family Business Night at the Columbus Clippers is coming up soon! Root for your home team as the Clippers take on the Buffalo Bisons, while you enjoy […]

Preparing and integrating the next generation of leaders into the business can be one of the most challenging issues a family business can face. The Conway Center for Family Business will host an educational program, presented by KeyBank, for family business leaders to discuss this topic on May 15 at Ohio Dominican University.

Monthly Message – May 2014 Family Dynamics: An Inside Look at Parent/ Next Gen Relationships in Family Businesses Program presented by: May 15 – 7:30-9:00 a.m. Ohio Dominican University – Community Room in Alumni Hall 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH 43219 One of the most interesting (and sometimes challenging) issues family businesses face is the […]

Does a family-owned business need an advisory board? YES! Advisory boards create accountability and provide independent and unbiased feedback and advice on challenges and opportunities in your business.