Owning a business can be a thrilling adventure and an outlet for your most creative ideas. But behind the scenes of creativity and ambition, there’s a practical reality that every business owner faces. To succeed, you need more than ideas and drive—it’s about having the right team in place. In this blog, we explore three […]
Read MoreBeginning January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require businesses to file an annual report about their owners and major decision-makers. If you plan to create a new company, your reporting deadline under the CTA could be as soon as 30 days after the date of its creation. The good news is there’s […]
Read MoreIt’s the end of another full day as an entrepreneur. You shut down your computer, lock up your office, and get ready to enjoy a relaxing night at home. But even though you’re off hours, your mind isn’t. Maybe you run through conversations you had during the day, brainstorm marketing ideas on a cocktail napkin, […]
Read MoreIf you’re like many business owners, you probably feel like there isn’t enough time in the day for everything you need to do, let alone everything else you’d like to do. But it doesn’t need to be that way. Last week I explored how to use time blocking and task management tools to better manage […]
Read MoreTime is your most valuable resource, and how you manage it can significantly impact the success of your business and your personal well-being. But finding effective ways to organize your schedule and manage your team can feel like a time-consuming task in itself. If you feel overwhelmed by your calendar or like there is no […]
Read MoreIn the exhilarating journey of running a business, there’s an often unspoken challenge that many entrepreneurs face – the distortion of one’s perception of money. This phenomenon, referred to by Personal Family Lawyer® CEO and Founder, Ali Katz, as “Money Dysmorphia,” stems from deep-seated, often inherited fears and beliefs surrounding money. When Money Dysmorphia exists […]
Read MoreDealing with clients who bring more complications than benefits can be a burden on your business, causing undue stress and even a loss of revenue. However, breaking ties with such problematic clients can be a tough decision, especially if your business is still finding its footing or you’re strapped for funds. Nonetheless, there are instances […]
Read MoreIf you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably been enjoying the privacy and simplicity that owning a small company affords you. (I mean, who will really notice if you take a half-day on Friday or forget to have an annual shareholders’ meeting?) Aside from the flexible vacation you get as the owner, holding your business […]
Read MoreOne of the best-loved books for entrepreneurs is The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber. In the book, he tells the story of a woman who always dreamed of owning a pie shop. She wanted nothing more than to spend her days doing what she loved and seeing her customers enjoy her pies. But once she […]
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 […]
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