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The Right Way to Let Franchisees Go Feb. 25, 2020
A lot of corporate executives who have been downsized in the economy downturn, especially those in t... Read More
Should You Be a Guinea Pig for a New Franchise? Feb. 18, 2020
"I was downsized from a corporate job about a year ago. I have never run my own business before, but... Read More
Why Is Democratic Political Leadership So Poor? Jan. 16, 2020
There was another Democratic debate last night. Does anyone watch these anymore? What a snoozefest. ... Read More
My Entrepreneur of the Year Nomination: Part 2 of 2 Dec. 31, 2019
Entrepreneurs are today's American heroes, and that's a good thing. But too many people have an unre... Read More
My Entrepreneur of the Year Nomination: Part 1 of 2 Dec. 24, 2019
"Like the guy in Psalm 130, I am writing to you out of the depths of despair. "I started a retail bu... Read More
Breaking up Is Hard to Do (Without an Agreement) Dec. 03, 2019
"I am the 80% owner of a limited liability company (LLC) that runs an internet marketing and website... Read More
When SAFEs Aren't So Safe: Part 2 of 2 Nov. 26, 2019
A simple agreement for future equity, or SAFE, is a contract between a company and an investor under... Read More
When Your Business Is Targeted on Social Media Oct. 29, 2019
The past few weeks I've been getting emails from Nextdoor, a social network (supported by advertisin... Read More
Are You Selling Business Opportunities Without Knowing It? Oct. 22, 2019
"I have a small manufacturing business in the Midwest. "For years, I have hired individuals to act a... Read More
How Small Cities and Towns Can Right Their Ship Oct. 15, 2019
ERIE, Pennsylvania — Several large pieces of cobalt-blue glass panels bearing "Don't Give Up t... Read More
Dealing With Celebrity Endorsements Oct. 15, 2019
"Some friends and I started a Web based business targeting people who play a particular sport. "As i... Read More
Small-Business Men Get a Front-Row Seat for Everyday Life Aug. 27, 2019
WAUPACA, Wisconsin — In another lifetime, the Park Motel and Supper Club sat along U.S. Route ... Read More
The 6 C's That Should Be in Every Business Plan Aug. 13, 2019
There are at least 1,000 books in print telling people how to write a business plan. The problem wit... Read More
A Laughing Jury Never Convicts: Part 2 of 2 Jul. 30, 2019
These days, we live in a world of infotainment, marketainment and edutainment. It isn't enough anymo... Read More
It May Be a Classic Movie, but It Isn't Public Yet Jul. 16, 2019
"We have a client with a legal question that I was hoping you might be able to answer. He owns a hig... Read More
Starting a Business on EBay and Amazon Jul. 09, 2019
As my readers know, I travel the country talking to people who make a living selling stuff on eBay, ... Read More
Keeping Client Attrition Low When Selling a Professional Practice Jun. 25, 2019
"I am a podiatrist with a fairly large practice in a large Midwestern city. My wife and I have decid... Read More
President Trump Is Delivering Jun. 19, 2019
According to news stories, the Trump campaign fired pollsters who allegedly leaked polling results t... Read More
Getting Started in Off-Broadway Theater Jun. 18, 2019
"I've been a struggling actor in New York for several years, but right now I've got the chance of a ... Read More
Trump to Working Class: 'Adios, Chumps' Jun. 12, 2019
Congratulations on that nice pay raise you got last year, a 7% hike — wow! Seven percent might... Read More
