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Business advisory groups comprised of individuals from similar industries or performing similar roles have become useful tools for business leaders. Family business presidents and CEOs are no exception. The objective of the Conway Center for Family Business CEO Peer group, which I facilitate, is to provide a forum that allows the leaders of family-owned companies […]

One of the hottest topics in business management will be addressed next week when The Conway Center for Family Business hosts Handling Health Care Changes – An Update for Family Business on July 17 at Ohio Dominican University in the Alumni Center Community Room. Scott Rider, founder of Rider + Reinke Financial Group, and Ed […]

Central Ohio Family Businesses Have Positive Outlook for 2014 Despite Hiring and Health Care Challenges This is up from 40.7 percent in the 2013 survey, and is one reason the Conway Center added a Human Resources Peer Group this year – to help family business leaders deal with these kinds of issues.

The Conway Center for Family Business is now accepting nominations for its 16th Annual Family Business Awards Program honoring family businesses for outstanding achievements and milestones. Any family-owned business located in Central Ohio may be nominated for an award. Nominations are due to the Conway Center by July 25, 2014.

Monthly Message — July 2014 JOIN US AT THE FIRST ANNUAL CONWAY CENTER GOLF EVENT!! July 22 Little Turtle Golf Club 5400 Little Turtle Way, Westerville, 43081 We have sold all of our player spots but we have some other great opportunities to participate and help the Center! Attend the After Golf Reception from 3-5 […]

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.