Smart Strategies: Small business can compete with big guys in court

Entrepreneurs take on a lot of risk to pursue their dreams.

Financial risk, product risk and market risk are always at top of mind. But another important concern is legal risk. (more…)

Champions for women entrepreneurs: ‘Transformational’ legislation smoothed path for future business owners

Nearly 10 million American women own businesses.

According to the National Association of Women Business Owners, these entrepreneurs pay more than $264 billion in wages to more than 8 million employees, and their companies contribute more than $1.4 trillion in sales to the  U.S. economy. (more…)

Smart Strategies: Supreme Court’s decision benefits employers

During its recent session, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that many businesses applaud.

The case Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis dealt with the enforceability of certain arbitration agreements in federal court. The Court, in a 5-4 decision, held that under the Federal Arbitration Act, agreements providing for individualized arbitration proceedings are enforceable. (more…)

How Will Your Business Survive You?

How will your business survive you? This is not a question anyone likes to think about. (more…)

Don’t Gamble With Your Venture

You’ve lived in the same house for three years. It’s been great. You’ve been comfortable, nothing has gone wrong, and you envision thriving there for years to come. (more…)

6 Employment Issues Every Small Business Should Address

Entrepreneurs have only so much time and energy. Most of it is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to get their nascent ventures off the ground, including developing their products or services, pursuing capital and developing sales channels. (more…)

7 Things to Do After Starting an LLC

The excitement you experience when you form a new LLC can be exhilarating, but it also can be overwhelming. To help you maintain control, here are seven things you should consider doing after forming your LLC. (more…)

Four Steps to a Harassment-Free Workplace

What started in July 2016 with Gretchen Carlson’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox News CEO Roger Ailes has snowballed over the last 18 months into hundreds of similar allegations against politicians, entertainers, media personalities and corporate executives. (more…)

8 Ways to Maximize Your Company’s Sale Price

Small business owners often exit their businesses through a sale of the company. Unfortunately, many companies suffer from poor exit planning, leaving sellers discouraged when they go to market. (more…)

Getting Unconscious Bias into the Company’s Consciousness

If you’re blonde, if you’re good-looking or if you’re a man who stands nearly 6 feet tall, lucky you. Financially, you may be doing better than the rest of us. (more…)