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When is it time to move on?

When is it time to move on?

By Nina Kaufman, Esq.

I just got off the phone with a client who wants to close his landscaping business. Brian is successful and talented. And relatively young (late 30s). But it was just too much darn work, and Brian was growing to hate it. He had tried shifting his model from taking new projects to focus only on maintenance. He looked at partnering with similar companies. He explored ways to extract more value from the business. Could he keep at it? Possibly. For Brian, it comes down to this: His heart just isn’t in it anymore. Deciding to close a business is not easy. It’s hard to let go of a dream. 4th quarter can be a good time to explore this as it’s a season of “closing.” The year comes to a close. Many companies close for the holidays. And sometimes, taking a short break makes you wonder … would I rather take a long break? Do I want to come back at all? It’s a hard decision to make on your own. There are lots of…

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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.