Starting a successful business requires focus and follow-through. You also need to have a plan in place for what happens when you are ready to sell the business. Securing an offer will only be the first step in the process of leaving the company. The transition to a...
Now may be one of the best times to start a business as entrepreneurialism is skyrocketing. As entrepreneurship grows, so do the myths that stop people from starting their dream businesses. There are too many myths about owning a business to cover in one post, but...
When starting a new business, you want to do all you can to minimize your financial liability if a problem should arise. One way to address this right from the start is by choosing the ideal legal entity (or structure) for your company. The limited liability company...
If you’re starting a business, you may be feeling overwhelmed. You might be frustrated. It may seem too complicated and you may feel stuck, trapped behind these things that you don’t know. First and foremost, you must understand that this is a common feeling for new...
You’ve been running a small business for a number of years now, and it's continuing to grow. You pride yourself on guaranteeing customer satisfaction. In fact, your brand depends on it. As your company expands, your methods may need to adapt. One thing you want to...
When you started your business, you found a commercial property that you thought would be perfect. And the building itself does work well enough for your needs, but now you've been in that building for two years of a five-year lease, and you realize you have a big...
You may have recently started a business when you realized that working alongside someone could make your job twice as easy. Having a partner who can run the business just as well as you can have many advantages. You may be wondering “what makes a good partnership?”...
A business partnership can open the door for amazing opportunities. However, as with any other relationship, it is not uncommon for business partners to get into a dispute from time to time. Usually, most disputes can be resolved and the partnership continues....
Positive word of mouth is important for construction companies. Most clients will start their search by talking to people they know and trust rather than doing an online search. If you want paying clients and good jobs, you need to protect your company against claims...
The dream of owning your own business is a major one for many people. Making sure that you do what you can to propel that dream to success is important. One of the first decisions you have to make is what type of business structure you’ll use. For small businesses,...
