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Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Choosing a Successor for Your Business

Selecting the individual to lead your business after you step down is a huge decision. It’s not merely about finding someone who mirrors your personality or whom you favor personally. Rather, the crux lies in identifying a successor who possesses the right qualifications plus the vision and capabilities to steer your company toward continued success.  […]

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Purpose Over Profit: Elevate Your Business Above Your Competitors

In the bustling bazaar of today’s market, where every brand is vying for attention, guess what truly makes you sparkle? It’s not just the bells and whistles of your offerings but the heart and soul you pour into your brand. Yes, I’m talking about that magical connection that happens when your business becomes a reflection […]

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Don’t Let Your Secrets Leave With Your Employees: How To Protect Your Trade Secrets When Team Members Depart

Congratulations on building a successful business! You’ve poured your time, energy, and resources into developing products or services, along with the systems and strategies that drive them forward. But what happens when a key employee or contractor announces their departure?  You depend on your team members to learn your business, your systems, and the inner […]

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3 Business Tax Mistakes to Avoid This Tax Season

Ah tax season – That time of year when we’re required to get our ducks in a row whether we’re ready or not. And as a small business owner, there are extra pieces of your tax filing puzzle you need to watch out for to make sure you’re not only following the law but also […]

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Why Relying on Legal Templates Instead of Lawyers Will Leave You With a Mess

In the whirlwind of launching your dream business, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and innovation that fuel your days. Amidst this buzz, it’s tempting to look for shortcuts, especially when it comes to the less thrilling aspects of entrepreneurship, like setup of your legal entity, board resolutions, legal agreements, and compliance […]

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Love Your Business? Love Your Family? Then You Need a Succession Plan

You’ve put blood, sweat, and possibly a few tears into building your business from the ground up. You’ve got the vision, the drive, and the occasional coffee stain on your favorite tie. But have you thought about what happens to your business once you decide to hang up your entrepreneurial hat?  And even more importantly […]

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Have Kids? Hire Them In Your Business For Major Financial Savings

Paying your kids to help out in your family business, whether they’re in middle school, high school, or college, has some great perks. It can teach them about hard work, help them learn how to manage money and kickstart their savings for the future. Plus, it keeps more money in the family and out of […]

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Elevating Your Small Business: How to Attract Serious Clients Through Professional Branding and Business Structures

Your clients are the heartbeat of your business, and establishing a deep sense of trust with them is the cornerstone of growth and success. In a world where skepticism and misinformation prevail, nurturing authenticity and reliability in your brand is essential to building and keeping your client base.  In this blog post, we will delve […]

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How Sharpening Your Emotional Intelligence Can Improve Your Business

The journey of entrepreneurship is like diving into uncharted waters—financially and emotionally. It’s not just about crafting a stellar business plan and securing funding; it’s about mastering the art of emotional intelligence, the ability to navigate your own emotions and those of others in a way that fosters productivity and success for yourself and your […]

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3 Reasons Why You Need an Employee Handbook

If your business is on the path to hiring or already has a team in place, creating an employee handbook is a must. Not only does it ensure that your workforce is well-versed in your company policies, but it protects your business from conflicts and loss in the future. Through the handbook, you get to […]

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Planning a Partnership: 6 Things You Need to Include In Your Partnership Agreement

A partnership can be a rewarding and efficient business model if set up the right way, and crafting a robust partnership agreement from day one is crucial for outlining the rights, responsibilities, and operational procedures within your business venture.  This agreement serves as a protective framework that ensures all partners involved  are on the same […]

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