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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
The Only 4 Reasons To Do Anything May. 31, 2022
"I left corporate America a few years ago. While I wouldn't go back in a million years, I have to co... Read More
What Is Enough to Make a Business Worth It? Apr. 28, 2022
Q: I have always been creative, and I enjoy making different products. I designed dollhouse furnitur... 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
New Ventures Take Time; Nothing New Is Easy Apr. 14, 2022
Q: I have sat through many workshops on Facebook about leaving full-time jobs for online sales, but ... Read More
Caregiving: The Job You've Never Thought Of Apr. 07, 2022
Q: After a 15-year admin job, I wanted more control in my schedule. It was risky, but I found a webs... Read More
In Pursuit of the Normal Mar. 15, 2022
RIDGWAY, Pennsylvania — While outsiders like to say there are more elk than people here in Elk... Read More
Company? What Company? Mar. 01, 2022
"I've been in business with a friend for three years now — at least I thought I was in busin... Read More
Two All-Too-Human Desires That Thwart Entrepreneurial Success Feb. 15, 2022
"Fake it until you make it." "Move fast and break things." Sound familiar? It's no secret that Washi... Read More
The Covenant Between the Main Street Consumer and Big Corporations Is Collapsing Feb. 08, 2022
PITTSBURGH — Word travels fast in places like this city's iconic small-business district fille... Read More
Fire Those Who Deserve It Feb. 03, 2022
Q: Stop worrying about employees who quit their jobs. If they don't want to work for you or your com... Read More
Faith to Launch a Small Business During the Pandemic Jan. 28, 2022
One common mindset that many people have now regarding living through COVID-19 is that they must adj... Read More
Do Personal Guaranties Go on Forever? Jan. 25, 2022
"My partner and I bought a small business five years ago from the person who originally started it. ... Read More
Inflation Is Eating Away at the Heart of America's Small Businesses Jan. 25, 2022
Of the four restaurants Rick McQuaide owns across several counties in Western Pennsylvania, one is b... Read More
President Joe Biden's Racist First Year Jan. 12, 2022
Last January, newly elected President Joe Biden pledged to fight racism and unify the nation. Instea... Read More
Do Atheists Have a Right to a 'Religion-Free Workplace'? Jan. 11, 2022
"I own a commercial nursery with about 30 seasonal employees. My kids also work for me. One morning,... Read More
My Christmas Story Dec. 30, 2021
"It's a Wonderful Life" occupies a top spot on my list of favorite Christmas movies, but "The Family... Read More
A Securities Law Primer for Startups: Part 1 of 2 Nov. 23, 2021
"Some friends of mine and I are forming a limited liability company (LLC) to develop and market a mo... Read More
Tipping Hurts My Business Nov. 22, 2021
Dear Annie: I was a little amused by the letter on tip jars. I operate a "food truck" (technically, ... Read More
