Family Owned Business Articles

Family businesses experienced unique headwinds and tailwinds in 2025. This year, the most significant challenge for family businesses across the nation has been uncertainty – including uncertainty over inflation and new economic policies like tariffs. The most...

By: Tammie M. Sandoval, J.D., CTFAChief Fiduciary OfficerBank OZKFamily enterprises form the backbone of global commerce and community wealth. In the United States alone, they account for nearly two-thirds of employment and an estimated 60% of GDP. Yet despite their...

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For family enterprises, few decisions are more consequential than choosing the right business entity. That choice drives tax reporting, cash flow, and long-term flexibility.   Join EY’s Tony Nitti and Damien Martin for a practical analysis of the tax...