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The Benefits of a Board–and Other Advisory Teams

The Benefits of a Board–and Other Advisory Teams

By Nina Kaufman, Esq.

As seen in Enterprising Women Magazine “Janine” owned a highly successful women’s athletic apparel business (Swette, Inc.). She faced an issue common to companies ramping up and expanding:  the business outgrows the founders. Janine’s background was in sports apparel design.  So she saw soon enough that she needed outside brainpower to give Swette the foundation and systems to thrive. Where did she find it?  Through her various advisory teams. 1.     Professional advisory team. From the outset, Janine secured a strong set of professional advisors she could reach out to when needed. These outside advisors were (and continue to be) available to her a consulting-type basis. Her lawyer helped form the business entity, review contracts, and make sure her website was legally compliant. Her accountant guided her tax-related decisions, and introduced her to the bookkeeper who kept Swette’s financial records clean as a whistle. Janine’s insurance broker made sure that Janine and Swette were protected from various claims. 2.     Peer advisory team. Janine had no prior experience running a small business. Although the professional acumen helped…

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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.