Lots of people come to me for advice on starting a small business. Typically, they’re looking for guidance on the technical aspects of what it takes to get their business off the ground: What type of legal entity do I choose? How should I go about writing a business plan? But while these business fundamentals are important for a […]
May is “Get Caught Reading” month. How many books do you read a month? I try to read at least one business book a week along with other periodicals to stay current and informed about business trends. However, many business owners say they don’t have time to read. Personally, I think you don’t have time […]
One of the questions I get asked most often is: “Where should I go to get the money to start or grow my business?” Indeed, access to capital, especially in today’s economic climate, is one of the biggest obstacles businesses face. But with determination there are ways to overcome what might seem like insurmountable hurdles. […]
Are you sure which of your employees are entitled to overtime compensation? It only takes one disgruntled worker to launch a lawsuit or government audit. With so many staff reductions and layoffs these days, there is an explosion of alleged overtime suits taking place as well as claims of wrongful termination. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are adding claims […]
When a natural disaster strikes, such as the recent Oklahoma tornado, I’ve found small businesses get interested in learning more about disaster preparedness and managing their risk. Then when things calm down and the headlines move on to other stories, entrepreneurs revert to business as usual. There’s no more sense of urgency. Disaster preparedness gets […]