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The Dangers of Buying an Early-Stage Franchise: Part 1 of 2 Aug. 14, 2018
"My husband and I have been looking to buy a fast-food franchise for some time. The problem is that ... Read More
Turn Your Emails Into Cash Jul. 31, 2018
As frequent readers of this column know, I am not the biggest fan of email. Each day, I find myself ... Read More
Sullied Grass May. 22, 2018
Dear Annie: I've never written to one of these columns before, but I do read them. My family recentl... Read More
Is Blockchain the Solution to the World's Problems? May. 08, 2018
Have you ever picked up two books that seemed to be about two entirely different subjects only to re... Read More
Mistaken Identity Apr. 19, 2018
We all make mistakes, or do we? When it comes to doing your job, you're famous for doing everything ... Read More
Trump, the Anti-Business President Apr. 05, 2018
White House economist Peter Navarro, whose boss claimed credit when the stock market was rising, now... Read More
Poisonous Taxes Apr. 04, 2018
Soda will cost you more in Philadelphia, Seattle, Boulder, Colorado, and a bunch of California citie... Read More
Taking Care of Mom in a Mom and Pop Business Apr. 04, 2018
Q: My husband and I run a small business. We are in our early 50s. Our profits are modest, but usual... Read More
Anti-Social Media Feb. 08, 2018
It's time to talk about your split personality. You No. 1 is a dynamic go-getter whose high-powered... Read More
Chinese Stocks Jan. 17, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: In January 2015, I invested $200,000 in Chinese stocks listed on the New York Stock ... Read More
Governing While 'Unhinged' Jan. 12, 2018
Restoring the American dream isn't nuts, and neither is our president. Someone tell that to liberals... Read More
A Tax Bill About Growth, Not Envy Dec. 20, 2017
As I listen to and read what those on the left have to say about the soon-to-be-law tax bill, I wond... Read More
Alabama Was a Win, and Not Just for Democrats Dec. 14, 2017
The Democratic conquest of a senate seat in Alabama produced a lot of winners other than the victor ... Read More
Liberate Food Trucks Dec. 13, 2017
Laura Pekarik bakes cupcakes and sells them from a food truck. Her truck provided a great opportunit... Read More
Roy Moore Poisons Alabama's Business Climate Dec. 07, 2017
In 2006, a Chicago schoolteacher was sentenced to three years in prison for molesting teenage girls.... Read More
Dealing With Fear When Starting a Business Dec. 05, 2017
"I was laid off from a corporate job a couple of years ago. "I tried finding another job, but there ... Read More
Companies and Social Responsibility: An Interview With Susan McPherson Nov. 21, 2017
When I was introduced to Susan McPherson, I was told she is a "connector." She knows how to get peop... Read More
Hope for the Hopeless in Fashion Oct. 28, 2017
"What do you think about this?" she said to me, holding up a checkered midriff shirt. "For me or a d... Read More
Follow the Leader Oct. 26, 2017
There are people who are born leaders: Winston Churchill, Indira Gandhi, Axl Rose. And then there ar... Read More
