Your business is your passion, your livelihood, and your legacy. You want to see it succeed and thrive, but sometimes that can be a difficult task. It requires a lot of resources to make your business grow – time, effort, and of course, money. And as a business owner, you know all too well how […]
Read MoreLast week, we explored two real-world ways you can use an AI language model to improve your small business from building efficiency to marketing your brand. This week I’m continuing the discussion to bring you three more ways to use AI to support your business. Plus, I’ll explain when to bring in professional (human) business […]
Read MoreAs a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats and probably work a lot of hours to get it all done… and you still have a lot left on your plate. Until you’re ready to hire on more help (let’s talk about that soon!), you can leverage simple-to-use, free online AI tools to […]
Read MoreAs a small business owner, you may feel as if you’re facing the world alone at times. Unlike a large company would, I’m willing to bet you don’t have a team of lawyers or an in-house general counsel to support you as you navigate the complexities of running a business. But just because you don’t […]
Read MoreIn today’s digital-everything world, nearly every business—no matter how small—has some online presence. From websites and social media to e-newsletters and mobile apps, it’s virtually impossible to survive in today’s marketplace without having a digital footprint. However, building your company’s online operations and making money from them can be challenging unless you have a background […]
Read MoreYou are most likely monitoring several key performance indicators to determine how well your company is doing. Whether related to your finances, advertising, employee turnover, or website traffic, these metrics can be an effective way to measure, maintain, and improve your business’ success and growth. That said, there are a number of metrics vital to […]
Read MoreIf you are thinking about hiring a lawyer to help with your business, you may be wondering why you should work with a Family Business Lawyer™ rather than a “traditional” business lawyer. What makes us so different from other lawyers? Last week, in part one of this series, we discussed what it’s like to work […]
Read MoreDo you feel obligated to check work emails, texts, and voicemails at all hours? Do you often work evenings, weekends, and holidays, even after you promised yourself you wouldn’t? Do you feel pressured to say yes to pushy clients because it’s easier than saying no? Do you feel resentful of clients for placing unreasonable demands […]
Read MoreWhen you are just starting your business, it’s easy to lose sight of just how many potential risks your company faces. Yet a single accident or lawsuit can wipe out your company before it even has the chance to get off the ground. While setting up a business entity like a limited liability company (LLC) […]
Read MoreAlthough cash is the lifeblood that sustains every business, far too many business owners fail to properly manage their cash flow. And this is despite the fact that statistics consistently show that running out of money is one of the main reasons new businesses go under. Trying to run a business without carefully managing your […]
Read MoreIf you’ve ever had clients who were more trouble than they were worth, you know how stressful such toxic relationships can be. Yet, it can be difficult to drop a client, especially if your business is just getting off the ground or cash is tight. That said, when dealing with certain problem clients, sometimes the […]
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