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A Legal Checklist for a Retail Website Jun. 13, 2023
"I'm planning to set up a fashion accessories website. I think I will be selling mostly on Amazon, e... Read More
Business Tips for Artists Jun. 06, 2023
"My husband is a famous artist but isn't really good at the business side of things. I've just retir... Read More
The Graduation Speech Your Kids Really, Really Need to Hear May. 30, 2023
This column, which originally appeared in May 2009, is one of the most requested and reprinted "Suc... Read More
Cutting Costs the Right Way May. 23, 2023
"We have a retail business (both brick-and-mortar and internet). We have tried every marketing trick... Read More
'Blackberry': Call Me May. 19, 2023
Office life — that dismal existence parceled out in claustrophobic work cubes where desperate ... Read More
Preparing For Your First Investor May. 16, 2023
"We set up a limited liability company last year for a tech business. There are three of us; one of ... Read More
Federal Trade Commission's Call of Duty Maneuver Is Actually a Dereliction of It May. 09, 2023
The British antitrust cops just announced they will oppose the proposed blockbuster $68.7 billion me... Read More
To the Baby Boomers: Something Wicked This Way Comes May. 09, 2023
Being cooped up in a New England house this time of year isn't fun. It's all rain, mud and washed-ou... Read More
The Top Home-Showing Suggestions Apr. 25, 2023
Dear Monty: We will soon sell our first home. It is well-maintained. We have a good handle on the pr... Read More
Should Your LLC Be Managed by 'Members' or 'Managers'? Apr. 25, 2023
When setting up a limited liability company (LLC) for a new business, one of the hardest jobs is fig... Read More
Tips for Dealing With a Temp Agency Apr. 18, 2023
"I was downsized from a large corporation a couple of months ago. I'm excited about starting my own ... Read More
5 Easy Rules That Will Keep Your Delaware Corporation Alive Apr. 11, 2023
"Some friends and I started a high-tech business a couple of years ago and formed a Delaware corpora... Read More
Business or Hobby? Apr. 04, 2023
Doing something fun and making a little money at it? Maybe you sell stuff on eBay, Amazon or Etsy ju... Read More
Four Options to Correct Seller Being Caught in a Lie Mar. 28, 2023
Dear Monty: We have an offer on our house. There are several contingencies, one of which is a home i... Read More
Some Real-world Advice for Amazon Sellers Mar. 28, 2023
It's hard to believe, but next year will mark the 20th anniversary of my involvement with the eBay a... Read More
Some Legal and Tax Tips for Professional Speakers Mar. 21, 2023
"I do a lot of public speaking to promote my small business. Most of my speaking is for local organi... Read More
Before You Start Your Business Opportunity (Part 2 of 2) Mar. 14, 2023
You have built a successful business and have set up a training program to teach people how to start... Read More
Before You Start Your Business Opportunity (Part 1 of 2) Mar. 07, 2023
"We have operated a successful service business for many years. We no longer want to run the busines... Read More
In Praise of 'Quiet Competence' Feb. 28, 2023
On the rare occasions I have time to just read for reading's sake, I try to stay away from books on ... Read More
What To Look For in Franchise Documents (Part 2 of 2) Feb. 21, 2023
Here are five more questions to ask when reviewing a franchise's Franchise Disclosure Document: No. ... Read More
