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Are You Giving Advice, Guidance, Feedback or Something Else? Oct. 25, 2022
As a columnist, expert and blogger on legal and tax issues affecting small businesses and entreprene... Read More
'If You Can't Convince Them, Confuse Them' Sep. 27, 2022
"I run a small contracting business. I have been hired as a subcontractor on a large construction pr... Read More
Getting Started in an Occult Business Sep. 20, 2022
"I am in the process of watching one of your YouTube videos and I was wondering what your thoughts a... 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
If You Own a Business, These Clauses Need to Be In Your Will Jul. 12, 2022
"I realize your column is for people who own their own businesses. That's not me, but I need your he... Read More
16-Year-Old Tangles with Business Owner Jun. 16, 2022
Q: I'm an experienced small business owner who wanted to give a change to a 16-year-old in a bad sit... 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
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
Husband Talking to My Best Friend Mar. 05, 2021
Dear Annie: I own a bar with my best friend. We work great together. I've been married for five year... Read More
Husband Hygiene Mar. 04, 2021
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married one year. Before we got married, he kept himself clea... Read More
April 21, 2020 Apr. 21, 2020
Dear Annie: I am a small-business owner. It's challenging, but I have wonderful customers who seem t... Read More
A Basic Business Lesson Jan. 15, 2019
"I have been a hair stylist for over 20 years. "Last year my salon shut down and I decided to start ... Read More
Retirement Comes in With a Bang Feb. 16, 2018
Dear Annie: I am a 67-year-old man who has extreme seller's remorse and have slipped into depression... Read More
Want to Own a Business? Here's What it Takes Sep. 08, 2016
Q: I am inundated by emails from people who have started businesses. It's impossible to know who is ... Read More
