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Federal Trade Commission's Call of Duty Maneuver Is Actually a Dereliction of It May. 09, 2023
The British antitrust cops just announced they will oppose the proposed blockbuster $68.7 billion me... Read More
To the Baby Boomers: Something Wicked This Way Comes May. 09, 2023
Being cooped up in a New England house this time of year isn't fun. It's all rain, mud and washed-ou... Read More
The Top Home-Showing Suggestions Apr. 25, 2023
Dear Monty: We will soon sell our first home. It is well-maintained. We have a good handle on the pr... Read More
Should Your LLC Be Managed by 'Members' or 'Managers'? Apr. 25, 2023
When setting up a limited liability company (LLC) for a new business, one of the hardest jobs is fig... Read More
Tips for Dealing With a Temp Agency Apr. 18, 2023
"I was downsized from a large corporation a couple of months ago. I'm excited about starting my own ... Read More
5 Easy Rules That Will Keep Your Delaware Corporation Alive Apr. 11, 2023
"Some friends and I started a high-tech business a couple of years ago and formed a Delaware corpora... Read More
Business or Hobby? Apr. 04, 2023
Doing something fun and making a little money at it? Maybe you sell stuff on eBay, Amazon or Etsy ju... Read More
Four Options to Correct Seller Being Caught in a Lie Mar. 28, 2023
Dear Monty: We have an offer on our house. There are several contingencies, one of which is a home i... Read More
Some Real-world Advice for Amazon Sellers Mar. 28, 2023
It's hard to believe, but next year will mark the 20th anniversary of my involvement with the eBay a... Read More
Some Legal and Tax Tips for Professional Speakers Mar. 21, 2023
"I do a lot of public speaking to promote my small business. Most of my speaking is for local organi... Read More
Before You Start Your Business Opportunity (Part 2 of 2) Mar. 14, 2023
You have built a successful business and have set up a training program to teach people how to start... Read More
Before You Start Your Business Opportunity (Part 1 of 2) Mar. 07, 2023
"We have operated a successful service business for many years. We no longer want to run the busines... Read More
In Praise of 'Quiet Competence' Feb. 28, 2023
On the rare occasions I have time to just read for reading's sake, I try to stay away from books on ... Read More
What To Look For in Franchise Documents (Part 2 of 2) Feb. 21, 2023
Here are five more questions to ask when reviewing a franchise's Franchise Disclosure Document: No. ... Read More
What To Look For in Franchise Documents (Part 1 of 2) Feb. 14, 2023
"I was recently laid off from a corporate job and have decided not to return to corporate America. I... Read More
Finding Yourself in a Legal Gray Area Feb. 07, 2023
Twice a year, I host a program for the New York State Bar Association targeting young lawyers who ar... Read More
My 'Entrepreneur of the Year' Nomination (Part 2 of 2) Jan. 31, 2023
Entrepreneurs are today's American heroes, and that's a good thing. But too many people have an unre... Read More
My Entrepreneur of the Year Nomination (Part 1 of 2) Jan. 24, 2023
"Like the guy in Psalm 130, I am writing to you out of the depths of despair. I started a retail bus... Read More
Giving Your Lenders a Piece of the Action Jan. 17, 2023
"We started a tech company last year and are getting ready to launch our first product. To do so, we... Read More
No Business Between Neighbors Jan. 13, 2023
Dear Annie: My spouse and I are in our 70s, with numerous health issues. We decided we needed to sel... Read More
