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A 'Pep Talk' for Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs Mar. 08, 2022
For the past couple of years, I have taught an online "Entrepreneurship and Small Business Managemen... 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
Before You Buy a 'Jigsaw Puzzle' Business Feb. 22, 2022
"I have been laid off for over a year now and have decided it's time to start a business of my own. ... 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
Dealing with the 'Noncompete from Hell' When Hiring an Employee Feb. 08, 2022
"I run a small service business that's been around for 30 years. As I get older, I'm getting tired o... Read More
The Wrong Way to Transfer a Real Estate LLC Feb. 01, 2022
"My father died last year owning four residential properties in our area. Three of the properties we... 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
The New 1099 Requirement for Online Sales Jan. 18, 2022
A little-known (and little-publicized) provision in last year's American Rescue Plan Act is wreaking... 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
Some Radio and Television Do's and Don'ts Jan. 04, 2022
"I'm a consultant who provides a rather unusual service for large corporate clients. I have been inv... Read More
Year-End Tax Planning for 2021 (Part 2 of 2) Dec. 28, 2021
As we exit the second COVID year, it's time to start thinking about 2021 tax filings this coming Apr... Read More
Year-End Tax Planning for 2021 (Part 1 of 2) Dec. 21, 2021
As we reach the end of the second COVID year, it's hard to even think of another income tax deadline... Read More
The Future -- Your Future -- Is 'Out There' Dec. 14, 2021
"I was downsized from a large corporation about a year ago. Having given up finding a full time posi... Read More
4 Rules for Becoming a Better Negotiator Dec. 07, 2021
"I have been running a fairly successful business for some time now, but I know I can do better. The... Read More
A Securities Law Primer For Startups: Part 2 of 2 Nov. 30, 2021
Sadly, the securities laws don't make it easy for small startups to raise capital from lots of "litt... 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
