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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

Every small business owner's worst nightmare: you discover that hackers have broken into your computer systems and stolen customer information. It's scary, overwhelming, and you might not know where to start. But don't panic – taking the right steps quickly can protect your business and your customers.

You don't need to be a cybersecurity expert or spend thousands of dollars to dramatically improve your business's security.