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Getting First Place in a Business Plan Competition Apr. 30, 2019
Twice a year, I have the honor of being a judge at the Connecticut Business Plan Competition, where ... Read More
Are You a Maturepreneur? Apr. 23, 2019
Millions of baby boomers are leaving corporate America, but few are ready to retire. The solution fo... Read More
A Cup of Yogurt Apr. 10, 2019
Recently, I was in Sacramento, California, and had an hour's delay before my flight left. I walked o... Read More
When 2 Can Grow a Business More Successfully Than 1 Apr. 09, 2019
"I currently own a one-person information technology consulting firm, which operates as a limited li... Read More
From Homeless to Home Provider Mar. 20, 2019
Lynn Carr was at one time a homeless woman. Today, in 1998, she's the owner and operator of Twainlan... Read More
A Primer on Preferred Stock Mar. 19, 2019
"My two partners and I formed a corporation to run a web-based business. The business has taken off,... Read More
Sometimes You Just Gotta Be Young Feb. 19, 2019
"I was let go from a position at a high-technology company earlier this spring. "For the past couple... Read More
Battling the Big Boxes ... and Winning! Part 2 of 2 Feb. 12, 2019
Nothing — and I mean nothing — frightens small-business owners more than hearing that on... Read More
Dealing With Commissions in Consulting Contracts Jan. 29, 2019
"After being laid off from a company last year, I've started my own consulting business. "Things hav... Read More
When Threatened With a Lawsuit, Do You Fight or Flee? Jan. 22, 2019
"I am a big fan of your weekly column, and hope you can help me with a difficult situation. "Last ye... 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
12 New Year's Resolutions for 2019: Part 2 of 2 Jan. 08, 2019
Here are seven more New Year's resolutions for business owners. Find Three New Sources of Salable Pr... Read More
How to Stay on Track with a Rollercoaster Income Jan. 03, 2019
If you are among the millions of people in this country who don't really know how or when they will ... Read More
12 New Year's Resolutions for 2019: Part 1 of 2 Jan. 01, 2019
When you stop to think about it, New Year's resolutions are all about habits, breaking some bad ones... Read More
When You've Bought a Franchise but the Numbers Don't Add up Dec. 25, 2018
"A partner and I invested in a franchise last year. The franchise offers a variety of healthy foods,... Read More
When the Telephone Stops Ringing Dec. 11, 2018
"I run a small service business. The past several months I've been busy enough, but I'm getting a lo... Read More
Building a Successful Authorized Rep Program Nov. 27, 2018
"My wife and I have started a line of all-natural cosmetics. We launched our website a while back, a... Read More
Dealing With a Nonsolicitation Agreement Nov. 20, 2018
"I was laid off from a corporate job after 10 years as a sales and marketing executive, and am think... Read More
When Selling Your Business, Watch out for Client Attrition Nov. 13, 2018
"I am a podiatrist with a fairly large practice in a large Midwestern city. My wife and I have decid... Read More
Give Me a Perfect Life ... or I'll Kill You! Nov. 06, 2018
Is it just me, or are people getting awfully touchy these days? Within the past week, I have receive... Read More
