October 7, 2022

We’ve heard many interpretations of the job market during the past two years. While terms like the “Great Resignation,” “Great Exploration,” and “Great Renegotiation” all present different perspectives, the narrative remains the same: During the pandemic’s abrupt upheaval of normalcy, jobseekers gained notable leverage in the job market and are using that leverage to be more intentional and selective about what they do next.

October 7, 2022

On June 24, 2022, Governor DeWine signed 2022 House Bill 515 (“HB 515”), which codifies two distinct situations in which the sale of an equity or ownership interest in a business will be considered business income.

October 7, 2022

Even though last year’s tax filing may be in the rearview mirror (if you did not file an extension), it’s not too early to think about tax preparation for this year. One of the biggest impediments to completing individual and corporate tax returns is lack of proper documentation and recordkeeping.

April 7, 2023

Hybrid work, which blends remote and on-site work, is the way forward. Many companies are adopting a hybrid model that can fundamentally change and improve their business. But is this a good idea, or will it only make things more complicated? Let’s look at some of the pros of hybrid work, while also taking into consideration some of the hidden “gotchas.”

April 7, 2023

In our wealth planning discussions with clients, there’s an old and somewhat morbid joke that comes up when helping them with the vexing question on when to claim their Social Security benefits: “If you tell me the exact date of your death, I’ll tell you exactly when to claim your Social Security!” Of course, the exact dates of death are unknowable, which is part of the not-so-funny joke. But the joke is intended to illustrate just how difficult it is to pinpoint an optimized strategy when one of the driving variables is unknowable.

April 7, 2023

When KeyBank surveyed middle market business leaders in September 2022, they expressed optimism despite ongoing economic uncertainty: 78% reported that the outlook for their businesses was either very good or excellent. But by the end of the year, that optimism was waning. In KeyBank’s December survey of 400 owners and executives of businesses with $10 million to $2 billion in revenues, respondents revealed greater apprehension about the outlook for their companies over the next 12 months and expressed the lowest outlook for the broader U.S. economy since the first quarter of 2021. With inflation, supply chain disruptions, higher energy costs and other factors exerting pressure on middle market businesses, many are working through significant challenges in 2023.

April 12, 2023

The Goering Center recently hired Nancy Schreiner as its Membership Development Manager primarily responsible for new Member recruitment and member lifecycle management reporting to David Miller, Membership Director. Nancy’s start date is April 10, 2023.

December 9, 2022

Jim Bax has been named Program Director, and Nita White has been named Executive Administrative Assistant of the University of Cincinnati’s Goering Center for Family & Private Business. Jim and Nita succeed Lisa Bosse and Patty West who served together for seven years throughout a time of significant change.

November 4, 2022

A shell company is a company without active business operations or significant assets. Shell companies have been used for a myriad of purposes for years throughout the world. Whether used for security reasons, liability or estate planning purposes, as holding companies, or as tax havens – shell and front companies are widespread in the global economy and frequently used to shield or distance ownership identity. In many parts of the world, shell companies are legal. Their use for illegal purposes, such as tax evasion, fraud, and evasion of international sanctions, has received increased scrutiny of late.

November 4, 2022

It could be a drug store company, a lumber yard, or a farm. They all know one day this family livelihood, often multi-generational, will likely have to be sold and vanish forever. Why? It’s an old story, but it usually comes down to death and taxes. Selling is often the only logical answer. Research shows family enterprises make up $7.7 trillion of our annual GDP and represents 59% of the country’s private workforce. Family businesses in America consist of 23.7% in manufacturing, 10.4% in construction/facilities, and 9.75 percent in real estate.