Business Advisory Group Hosts “OKTOBERFEST” Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 pm

September 20, 2016

The Business Advisory Group was pleased to host “OKTOBERFEST” – an evening of networking, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres – on Monday, October 17, 2016 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The event was held at the Montgomery County Community College Fine Arts Center Gallery (340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422).

The event featured special guest speaker Bob Hart, General Manager, King of Prussia Mall (A Simon Property). Mr. Hart discuseds the exciting new collection of luxury retailers, upscale dining options and exclusive first-to-market retailers at one of the nation’s largest retail destinations – King of Prussia Mall.

Questions Every Business Must Ask

Q. Has your business recently reviewed its legal structure to determine whether it is set up in the most advantageous manner for legal and tax purposes, considering recent developments and changes in the law?

Q. Do the owners of your business have a current, updated buy-sell agreement which controls how ownership interests in the business are to be transferred in the event of an owner’s death, disability or termination of employment?

Q. Have the owners of your business developed a succession plan to define how ownership and authority will transition upon the death or retirement of the present owners?

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