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Because Saks does not take restricted stock

Because Saks does not take restricted stock

By Nina Kaufman, Esq.

I’m a big fan of attorney Ryan Roberts and his StartUp Lawyer blog, and just couldn’t resist the title of his recent post, “Saks Does Not Take Restricted Stock.” He touches on the need to uncover the tolerance level of your business partner’s spouse/significant other for the uncertain time of sacrifice ahead. It’s similar to the points I made in my post, “Do You Have Your Life Partner’s Buy-in For Your Business?”, last year.  In addition to all their other roles, business owners need to keep their life partners “invested” business-building process–to keep their spirits buoyed As entrepreneurs, we already know we’re driven to make the dream come true.,  Hopefully, if we have business partners, we’ve chosen people who share that dream and dedication.  But sometimes, the non-entrepreneur spouse has involuntarily been whisked along for the ride.  Their support from the sidelines is crucial to your success.  They’ll have to suffer their own deprivations (like not having the creature comforts they’re used to), challenge their own comfort zones (like concepts of “security”), explain to other family members…

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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.