Category Archives: Legacy

Why Buy-Sell Agreements Are Tough for Owners to Talk About

I finally finished Z. Christopher Mercer’s book, Buy/Sell Agreements: Ticking Time Bombs or Reasonable Resolutions?  Through no fault of Mercer’s, a number…

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“Because Death Is Inevitable”

A lawyer colleague of mine, George Bischof, is part of a networking group that encourages you to end your elevator pitch…

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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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The Solopreneur’s Business Succession Plan

When titans of industry pass on or resign, as Steve Jobs from Apple did recently, there’s usually a flurry of…

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What Can You Get For Your Business?

Maybe you’ve only just started your business or are not ready to sell it just yet. But don’t you ever…

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Yes, Virginia—You Can Scale a Service Business

“Clever people and grocers weigh everything,” said Zorba the Greek.  So do service business owners when it comes to growing…

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Got a Business? Get a Prenup

If you don’t work out how to handle your assets ahead of time, a divorce could devastate your company. Business…

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The Brass Tacks of a Corporation Buy-Out

When a shareholder in a multiple-owner company decides to withdraw from a corporation, her shares need to be transferred.  But…

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Benefits of the Small Business Advisor Pow-Wow

I shouldn’t have to cross international borders to be reminded of something so simply “close to home,” but I wanted…

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The Power of (The Right) Attorney

Here’s how to avoid the ‘frogs’ and find the legal ace who’s a proper match for you. Working with a…

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