May 24, 2016
Listen to the Episode Below: Can you capture lightning in a bottle … twice? Nellie Akalp may be on the way to doing just that, so you’ll want to tune in to hear her story. From starting her first business during law school in a two-bedroom apartment with her husband, to selling it to Intuit for a v-e-r-y- comfortable “never-have-to-work-again” (undisclosed) sum, to starting a new business in a similar industry, Nellie shares the ups, downs, and lessons learned the second time around. Lessons From a Serial Entrepreneur … Keep it clean. One of the things that made Nellie’s first company so attractive to Intuit was that the books were “clean” and in order, and that the company carried no meaningful debt. That’s a huge selling point for acquirers–not just your gross revenues. Have some vision for what’s next. Even if you don’t want to–or don’t feel you have the skill set to–shepherd the company into the next phase, create a business plan that projects a few years into the future. That shows potential buyers you are…
Continue Reading“What are you grateful for?” I ask that question in my pre-Thanksgiving issue of All Systems Go! I said: I’m grateful to all of YOU who read All Systems Go! and reach out to share your thoughts…
Read MoreListen to the Episode Below: I used to get nauseous every time I thought about hiring. How about you? We’re already overstretched (duh–that’s why we’re hiring — so we can scale our business bit by…
Read MoreIt’s all fine to automate and be online, but sometimes, success requires a personal touch. More lessons from the UK campaign trail. More, on Daily Dose . . . Want to learn more about Kaufman…
Read More
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.
