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Why Estate Planning Matters for Small Business Owners

If you’re a small business owner, you undoubtedly spend countless hours juggling bills and balancing your books, not to mention all those extra hours you spend worrying about the future of the little business venture that grew and grew during the “good old days” before the recession that slammed small businesses. In fact, you’ve been […]

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How to Choose the Right Ownership Structure for Your Business

Many Americans are starting their own businesses these days, and may be confused about exactly what the best ownership structure is for their business.  The answer is, it depends on the type of business, how many owners are involved, and the financial situation for each owner. Here are some considerations when deciding which structure to […]

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How to Prepare for the Sale of Your Small Business

If you’ve made the decision to sell your small business, there are a number of things you will need to do in addition to consulting with a Family Business Lawyer™ to ensure the process goes smoothly: Set a realistic price.  Coming up with a realistic price for your business will entail some research.  Look at […]

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The Pros and Cons of Sole Proprietorships, LLCs and Corporations

Starting your own business?  One of the first things you will need to do is to decide what type of business entity is best for you.  There are pros and cons to each and it is advisable to consult with a Family Business Lawyer™ before you make your decision: Sole Proprietorship – nearly three-quarters of […]

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Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners

Creating an estate plan for your business is just as important as developing one for your personal assets.  Part of estate/succession planning for business is planning for the day you eventually retire and hand the reins of the business over to someone else, either through succession, inheritance or sale. Most small business owners want a […]

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