

Essential Legal and Business Advice for Starting Your Own Business
November is National Career Development Month—the perfect time to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. As a business attorney who works closely with solopreneurs, mom-and-pops and other small business start-ups, I've seen ventures that thrive and those that struggle. Here's my advice for aspiring business owners: Choose the Right Business Structure A critical first decision is choosing the appropriate legal entity. Sole proprietorships (simply opening a business wit


Year-End Financial Records: What to Keep, What to Toss, and Why It Matters
Before you start tossing receipts and other business documents into the trash, you should know what to keep and for how long.


Seven Meaningful Ways to Recognize Your Team This Year-End (That Actually Matter)
Here are seven effective employee recognition and appreciation ideas that go beyond the basics:


