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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LLEBGf7M7A It's a nightmare for creators to see their original work used without permission, but it happens frequently. Protections are in place f…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzsorHW6AoE Is a succession plan necessary for business owners? Absolutely! If you're a business owner, having a succession plan in place is crucia…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFkLQ4S9tJ0 Is it crucial to resolve stakeholder conflicts swiftly in an organization? What does that entail? Stakeholder conflicts can cause disru…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW4SvC2ZA7s&feature=youtu.be The desired outcome for any defamation claim against a small business is a retraction or compensation. But c…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFkLQ4S9tJ0 Is a conflict resolution process necessary to run a business, or can’t we all just get along? It would be an ideal scenario if everyone…
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OXeSHY6Ic10?si=Sbx3MvkZ3K7xKPQc Does sending a demand letter from an attorney work? Yes, it is one of the ways to formally request a specific…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcUkFmux820 Can we use others' work to create our own without violating copyright? The answer is NO, however, there are exemptions to the rule. Cop…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcUkFmux820 Should I copyright my artwork, even if it has been used many times previously without my permission? We understand the struggle of orig…
Introduction Housing markets are important for the economy. A robust housing market means the economy is strong and ripe for more investments. In the case of a downturn, if the ho…
Is buying an existing business better than launching one? Forbes claims that “half of all businesses fail in their first five years.” This statistic highlights the risks involved…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz2EG_16vH4&t=5s Starting a business is exhilarating. However, finding investors can be a challenge. Whether you're starting a tech company or…
Many employers struggle when classifying their workers. 1099 contractors have advantages of simplicity for the business owner. However, state and federal lawmakers make this diffi…
I made an unusual social media post this week with a scary-looking mathematical formula for calculating “EOQ.” When I was in business school, EOQ was the method taught to optimize…
With the chance of the economy bounce back, smart business folks are looking at ways to buy or sell businesses. As the economy gears up for a potential boost, what business decisi…
Building Houses, Creating Jobs: How it Helps Everyone Did you know, businesses that service homes are more than just doing work? The secret is that when the housing market does we…
Ever heard of the saying "Buy low, sell high"? It's not just a catchy phrase – it generally refers to making strategic decisions within the business context. This could involve al…
Profit, margin, markup… What's the difference? I saw a video by a YouTube creator "Ronnie's Workshop" talking about how he made a wood-working project and sold it for a "3,025% Pr…
Yes. Prepare for hiring challenges. I've already heard from several businesses that they're hiring and that they're struggling to find people, even for entry level jobs. This is a…
Why would you buy an existing business and not launch a new one? Find out! Buy a business or launch one? Doesn’t every real entrepreneur launch their own business? No. Not everyon…
You’re ready. You want to jump right into an operating business, and keep it running - even improve it. You DON’T want to launch a business from scratch. So where do you look for…
Is it safe to hire? Few risks are as scary as hiring. If you do it wrong, or do it at the wrong time, you could cost your business precious money, time, and reputation. One of the…