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Every single year brings genuine opportunities to do things differently, better, smarter.

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