February 3, 2023

You’ve devoted your best years to growing your business and accumulating wealth, which you hope to enjoy in your next chapter and eventually bless your loved ones or favorite charities. You also want to ensure that this wealth gets distributed according to your wishes instead of getting consumed by taxes both now and after your death. To accomplish this, there are things that you can and should do now.

February 3, 2023

You might call family businesses in America the “Quiet Giant.” “Quiet” because up until recently, the family business sector did not have a dedicated seat at the table in Congress. “Giant” because America’s family-owned businesses are the foundation of the US economy, contributing nearly 60% of the country’s private employment, accounting for 78% of new job creation, and representing $7.7 trillion per year to GDP.

March 3, 2023

The limited liability protections that corporations, limited liability companies and other business entities afford their owners is one of the driving engines of our entrepreneurial economy. As long as the owners mind certain formalities and steer clear of fraudulent conduct, the limited liability feature of these business entities will protect the owners from any personal liability with respect to their business activities. It goes without saying, that this dynamic by itself allows entrepreneurs to take risks they otherwise might not take.

March 3, 2023

When cybercriminals steal your identity, getting things back in your control can feel like an overwhelming task — but taking these steps can minimize the damage and keep yourself safer.

September 9, 2022

Since 1924, Baxter Burial Vault Service provides an important piece of the final care for those who have lost loved ones, including during times of war, terrorism, natural disasters, and pandemics. The organization cares deeply for their customers and ultimately the families they serve. Positivity is essential – the leadership team brings humor and camaraderie into the workplace, encouraging employees to find light in the difficult times.

September 9, 2022

In 1946, Batesville Products, Inc. began as a father-son team. In 1966, Justin Weber took over from the Laugle family, and the Weber family presence has remained strong in the business – from board members and senior leadership to production employees. Today, BPI welcomes the third generation to the company.

September 9, 2022

When he worked as an engineering firm’s marketing VP, Dr. Sid Barton’s diverse team was extremely close and successful. His boss was known for hiring horses – people who take something and run with it – and he asked Barton his secret. “I said, ‘We have a lot of horses, but I am a jockey. I let these people run, but I’m here to help them.’” This perspective has helped drive Barton’s success over the years – both at the Goering Center and the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business. Barton’s been in a variety of roles at the Goering Center since its inception in 1989, and he is the deserved recipient of the Center’s first ever John Goering Impact Award.

September 9, 2022

The power of a great company culture is that it makes a business stronger and more resilient in the face of adversity. RiskSOURCE Clark-Theders, a risk management and property and casualty insurance business, learned just how strong its culture was during the pandemic.

September 9, 2022

Not only is caring embodied in their mission statement, but BRG Realty team members exhibit it on a daily basis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, BRG helped ease some of their residents’ stress and uncertainty by waiving late and month-to-month fees, suspending rent increases, absorbing credit card transaction fees, and not processing evictions. Their ask was simple: communicate and demonstrate a hardship, and the team would offer flexibility.

September 9, 2022

Over the course of its 170-year history, premier contract packaging and parts fulfillment company Crescent has prioritized its people. That focus hasn’t wavered, and under the guidance and leadership of fifth generation owner and founder Chris Taylor, Crescent’s people have made an art form out of living its cultural values of “Do it Right, Do it Safe, and Do it Well,” propelling Crescent to new heights in the process.