Direct Talk

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

Let's talk about what "good standing" actually means, why it matters more than you might think, and how to make sure your business stays on the right side of this line.