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Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Lawyers Aug. 09, 2022
Hey, kids, have I got a deal for you! Step right up to learn more about the hottest career in Americ... Read More
Starting a New Business in the Middle of Divorce Aug. 02, 2022
"My wife and I started a business a couple of years ago. We formed a limited liability company (LLC)... Read More
Avoiding a 'Straw Man' When Buying a Small Business Jul. 26, 2022
"My wife and I are looking to buy a business together. We heard about a great local business that's ... Read More
The 12 Dumbest -- And Most Common -- Small Business Mistakes Jul. 19, 2022
With more and more people starting businesses of their own — out of necessity, not choice R... Read More
Keeping the Bromance Alive Jul. 05, 2022
"My brother and I formed a small business several years ago and it has done very well. We make enoug... Read More
Setting up a Worker Cooperative With an LLC Jun. 28, 2022
"I have run a successful service business for many years. I am getting ready to retire and have been... Read More
One More Thing America Needs From Its Media Jun. 21, 2022
After last week's column on the need for more slapstick comedy from our entertainment media, I am em... Read More
Oh, Ben Turpin, Where Art Thou? Jun. 14, 2022
As summertime approaches and we all get out for some (long overdue) fun in the sun, it's time to get... Read More
Finding the Right Lawyer for Your Small Business Jun. 07, 2022
Most small businesses wait until it's too late before hiring their first lawyer — usually afte... Read More
Seeking an Entrepreneurial Solution to a Smelly Problem May. 24, 2022
For the past several years, I have taught an MBA-level online class on entrepreneurship and small bu... Read More
Protecting Your Online Business With Exclusive Agreements May. 17, 2022
"I buy a fashion accessory at the full retail price, directly from the manufacturer's own retail sto... Read More
The Graduation Speech Your Kids Really, Really Need to Hear May. 10, 2022
This column, which originally appeared in May 2009, is one of the most requested and reprinted "Suc... Read More
Preparing for Your First 'Real' Investor May. 03, 2022
"We set up a limited liability company last year for a tech business. There are three of us — ... Read More
Do You Really Need a Business Plan? Apr. 26, 2022
"I am new to this country and am taking a class in the evenings on how to start my own business. I u... Read More
Using SBA Financing to Buy a Business or Franchise Apr. 19, 2022
"I have been thinking about buying a franchise. I was going to roll over some money from a 401(k) I ... Read More
Expect These Questions When You Give Employees Stock Options Apr. 12, 2022
"We started a business some time ago and have about 10 employees. The business has done well, to the... Read More
Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs) Are Not Boilerplate Apr. 05, 2022
"I'm starting a consulting business and have been asked to sign a 'confidentiality and nondisclosure... Read More
How to Build a Successful (and Lawsuit-proof) Benefit Corporation Mar. 29, 2022
"Some friends and I are thinking about setting up a benefit corporation or 'B corp' for our business... Read More
When Investing in a Startup, What Rights Should You Have? Mar. 22, 2022
"I am a retired entrepreneur; I turned a $7 million company into a $60 million company and then sold... Read More
Spreading Out the Taxes on Lottery Winnings Mar. 15, 2022
"I have an unusual question for you. If I win a large prize in the lottery, should/could I establish... Read More
