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A Return to Ethics -- 1968 Nov. 10, 2022
People talk about ethics, honesty, transparency and respect, but few remember when those characteris... Read More
Dealing With Taxes When You Sell Your Stock Nov. 08, 2022
"I invested in a small business corporation several years ago. The investment hasn't worked out the ... Read More
When an LLC Makes a 'Subchapter S' Election Nov. 01, 2022
"I have operated a service business for the past few years as a limited liability company (LLC) and ... Read More
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
You're Not Just an Employee. You're Inventory. Oct. 20, 2022
Does your boss like you? Do they smile when they see you strolling in the front door, even though y... Read More
When the IRS Sends You a Letter Oct. 11, 2022
Few things in life are more unsettling than getting a letter from the IRS — especially if you ... Read More
Only Your Lifestyle Decisions Matter Sep. 22, 2022
Q: I remained friends with many of my high school friends, even though we no longer have anything in... 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
Dealing With Fear When Starting a Business Aug. 30, 2022
"I was laid off from a corporate job a couple of years ago. I tried finding another job, but there w... Read More
Minority Owners Don't Get Mad, They Get Even Aug. 16, 2022
"I formed a business with two partners a couple of years ago. We set up a corporation and divided th... Read More
Where Did All the Workers Go? Some of Them Bought the Farm Aug. 16, 2022
LIGONIER, Pa. — For the last 47 years, the farmers market located along the old Lincoln Highwa... Read More
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
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
American Flags, Born in the USA Jul. 19, 2022
CHARLESTON, South Carolina — Inside the Allegiance Flag Company's facilities, it is hard not t... 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
American Pride Is Out Here, Hiding in Plain Sight Jul. 12, 2022
WEST NEWTON, Pennsylvania — As the sun dipped below the horizon of the Laurel Mountains off in... Read More
Customer Service Job Overwhelms Young Employees Jul. 07, 2022
Q: I own and run a small company where I have a history of difficulty getting product. My food compa... 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
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
