On Business Partnerships and Boyfriends
- November 8, 2013
From the department of “Oh, why not just put a stake through my heart?” came an inquiry from a reader who’s working with her boyfriend in his business. Ugh. Need I say more? It goes…
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November 22, 2016
Is it possible to use leverage to sell your business? It certainly is—if you know what you’re doing. Leverage is all about getting good, strong positive results that aren’t dependent completely on you, as the business owner. Recently, I sat down with Matt Inglot of Freelance Transformation for an interview on his podcast to discuss the little gremlin that creeps into your business – the one that makes the money you earn directly tied to how many hours you work. Matt and I talk about the importance of leverage and sustainability in your business when you’re building to sell—but sadly, none of this happens automatically. Over the next few weeks, I’ll share a few of my favorite snippets of our hour long interview where I answer important questions for business owners. Who can you sell your business to? What are buyers looking for? Many business owners think of selling to an employee or client first. Yet, I encourage you to think more strategically – think about buyers who work in a complimentary service and want…
Continue ReadingFrom the department of “Oh, why not just put a stake through my heart?” came an inquiry from a reader who’s working with her boyfriend in his business. Ugh. Need I say more? It goes…
Read MoreReproduced from my weekly ezine LexAppeal: Business partners come in different flavors, like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. There are active partners – the ones who are toiling at their desks and have rolled up their…
Read MoreAs a lawyer, “put it in writing” is my mantra. I believe that having written agreements is sound business practice. But it’s not illegal not to have one. Without one, you simply increase your risk…
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