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Of Icebergs and Elephants

Of Icebergs and Elephants

By Nina Kaufman, Esq.

One of the advantages to blogging on business partnership issues is that it’s a wonderful conversation catalyst. Everyone has a story to tell! As I was waiting on line to get coffee at the recent BlogHer for Business conference, I was regaled with a sad tale of woe, disappointment, and destructive passive-aggressive behavior. Seems that “Sally,” who had started a business with “Jenny,” wasn’t pulling her weight (Jenny, of course, was telling the story). Over time, Sally stopped showing up to the office as often, wasn’t prioritizing her work properly, and the quality of her work was slipping. Jenny was tired of shouldering the burden. She had tried talking to Sally about it, but to no avail. Finally, Jenny and Sally had a serious sit-down, when Jenny read her the Riot Act. They agreed to put certain systems in place, but the end result, Jenny said, was that “if this didn’t work, we had to talk about going our separate ways.” Jenny was headed out for vacation, and the two planned to have a follow-up…

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Nina Kaufman

Flying solo doesn’t have to mean going it alone.

I’m Nina Kaufman.

I know first-hand that running a knowledge-based service business has unique challenges. It’s so much easier when you have an advocate in your corner. Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked with thousands of New York business professionals who want a legal advisor to guide and support them as they navigate the business world.

With wide-ranging experience as a business attorney, strategist, and media authority, I bring the added power of a business lens to the legal issues my clients are facing.

And because I’ve been a business owner myself, I’ve lived through the soaring highs and devastating lows – like when my first law firm failed. So I understand what’s involved to serve great clients, detect business risks early and build a true legacy.

I can’t get those 12 years back. That’s why I have made it my mission to ensure that business professionals like you can become wise and discerning leaders, build a solid business, and live your best life.