How an entrepreneur’s prenup avoids messy small business divorce
- May 19, 2018
People often view a marital prenup like having a bucket of ice-cold water dumped on your head. Small business owners…
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All You Need Is Love . . . ?
- December 29, 2017
From the other side of the globe, I came across an interesting post on “Mixing Business with Friendship,” which adds…
Read MoreHelp! I Need Somebody . . . Not Just Anybody
- December 23, 2017
Well if this just isn’t the week for Beatles songs! Justin Knowacki has a post on getting by (or not)…
Read MoreA Succession Plan Blueprint for Family Businesses
- March 28, 2017
I recently spoke at a seminar on the subject of buying and selling a business. One of the most common…
Read MoreBasic Training: Could An Agreement Save This Family Business?
- September 23, 2016
Q: I have worked for my dad for more than a decade. He recently told me he wants to stop working…
Read MoreNina Kaufman Dishes on Fox News About Borrowing Money from Parents For Your Biz
- August 9, 2016
As a business owner looking to grow, there may have been times when you’ve been strapped for the cash you…
Read MoreShould You Ever Invest in a Friend’s Business?
- November 29, 2015
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be,” said Shakespeare (see context below) … but what about being an investor? If you’re…
Read MoreRaising Capital from Family and Friends
- February 5, 2015
They say that “fools rush in where angels fear to tread,” and the same applies to raising capital for your…
Read MoreWhen Friends and Family Finance Your Business
- November 30, 2014
Don’t get sloppy: Handle transactions properly to preserve your personal ties. You’re ready to launch your new business. Your credit…
Read MorePaying Back Private Investors
- October 16, 2014
Any time you accept money from someone else to help your business grow, you should put that relationship in writing.…
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