Without a solid operating agreement, conflict can cause harm to a family business including loss of control of the business. A thoughtful operating agreement can mitigate such harm as family dynamics change over time. This discussion will include:
Transfer restrictions
What happens when someone leaves?
Death; Divorce
Puts and calls
Cash flow distributions
Management – member-managed versus manager-managed
It is never too early to think about succession planning in a family owned business! This dynamic monthly peer group is facilitated by Bea Wolper of Emens & Wolper Law Firm and Meredith Sugar of Taft Law. They provide a forum to discuss all aspects of succession planning - from inter-family dynamics to strategic planning - in interactive sessions that will provide the foundation for transitioning your family business to the next generation. This program is not just for founders/owners attending together with successors or next gens is very important and beneficial. Please register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsfumvqj4uGNRWAAKmWFGxkaVqIqEUyyI8
After you register, an email will be sent to you from ZOOM with log-in information for the meeting. * If you are new to ZOOM, you can test your device here:https://zoom.us/test
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P.O. Box 361106, Columbus, OH 43236 – (614) 253-4820 – info@familybusinesscenter.com