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Why Your Business Plan Outlines Should Include a “Stop Doing” List

When it comes to business plan outlines for the coming year, many of us touch on the usual suspects: honing…

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Business Partners: A Cautionary Tale

In this challenging economy, I’m seeing a lot of entrepreneurs begin to re-evaluate their business  . . .  and, in…

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15 Steps to Successful Strategic Alliances

There are so many parallels between business partnering and romantic relationships.  “Date before you marry,” “Know who you are and…

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When Friends and Family Finance Your Business

Don’t get sloppy: Handle transactions properly to preserve your personal ties. You’re ready to launch your new business. Your credit…

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Presidents’ Day and Our Executive Office

Whatever I may want to say about the current occupant of the Oval Office and those seeking to sit in…

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The Power of Peers

My colleague, Geri Stengel of Ventureneer, conducted a survey several months ago that examined the importance of peer advisors to…

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Put That Partnership Agreement in Writing!

You’ve probably heard all the usual reasons why a partnership agreement should be in writing:  memories are fallible; it helps…

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The Legal Implications of Bookkeeping

Aside from the “two sets of books” scenario that provides the fodder for tabloid headlines and old movies, I tend…

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Police and Paramedics in Partnership

Police and paramedics . . . riding together.  The cadence reminded me of Bill Murray’s line from Ghostbusters–” . . . dogs…

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3 Online Business Mistakes to Avoid

Despite the popular myth, cyberspace isn’t the Wild West. Know the rules and protect yourself. You have a brilliant idea…

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