Did you receive a tax refund this year? Recent data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) shows the average tax refund amount is up $178 at the end of March 2024 compared to the same time last year.
A buy-sell agreement is a legally binding contract in which the owners of a business set forth the terms and conditions of a future sale or buy back of a departing owner's share of the business. Specifically, buy-sells control when owners can sell their interests, who can buy an owner's interest, and at what price.
Although producing a high-quality product or service that consumers want or need is essential to a successful, sustainable family business model, there’s yet another component that shouldn’t be overlooked: building authentic client relationships.
Small-business owners want to strive for the best possible return on investment (ROI) on their marketing dollars, and advertising and publicity are two separate but very important components of a well-rounded marketing communications plan. Advertising refers to paid-for promotions; publicity typically means low- or no-cost news coverage and word-of-mouth promotion of your business.
When developing a succession plan for your business, you must make many decisions. Should you sell? Should you structure your plan to go into effect during your lifetime or at your death? Should you transfer your ownership interest?
As a multi-generational, family-owned business, we’ve gained first-hand knowledge and experience in addressing the unique challenges family businesses encounter as well as recognizing the importance of stability, progression, and long-term perspective.
To help businesses ensure a seamless transition of leadership, here are some key considerations we’ve learned from our own experience.