The difference between men and women When it comes to your job, a certain amount of stress most likely comes with the territory. However, in today’s challenging economy, you may find it more difficult than […]
Where Do We Go From Here? While we would like to believe that the worst of the economic storm has passed and the recovery from the worst recession since the Great Depression has begun, the […]
“I am not afraid of the storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott Longtime residents of coastal areas know very well to prepare for a hurricane long before […]
As you may know, there are different types of entities: the limited liability company (LLC), the corporation (subchapter S or C), the sole proprietorship and the partnership. What’s the best one? To put it simply, […]
Corporate stock splits are often noted in financial news, although contrarian views exist as to whether a stock split is beneficial. In general, a stock split is a corporate action that increases the number of […]
The following article contains substantial contributions from Donna Kubota and Sandra Corrigan—they provide invaluable contribution in the practice of Ontario law. This article focuses on the need for owners of small- and medium-sized companies to […]
You’ve finished writing a letter or perhaps an e-mail to a customer, and are ready to send it off. But what about the embarrassing chance that you notice simple errors in your letter after it’s […]
Over the last decade, the demand for business valuation services continues to flourish. According to 2002 and 2003 surveys conducted by Accounting Today, of the top 100 CPA firms, business valuation was the fastest growing […]
Lee Iacocca once said, “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, they won’t get you anywhere.” Indeed, effective communication skills are vital for success in business and in your given […]
If you’ve ever considered chucking it all and moving to a far off island in the Caribbean, Anguilla is as good as it gets. The island is but 16 miles long and three miles wide. […]
Imagine you had the ability to gather large groups of people together at will. These groups of people are not only large in quantity, but are also focused on and interested in the same topic. […]
You cut costs and became leaner to face your competitors head-on in today’s challenging environment, but is that really all you can do? Congratulations! You are a business owner—the king of your castle, master of […]
By Gentry Stanley & Micah Stanley, JD Adverse fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity or distress. An unfortunate event or circumstance. A crisis. Trouble, affliction, opposition, pressure, anguish, testing, catastrophe, disaster, misery […]
When it comes to running my small plumbing company, I feel as though I’m always taking a reactive approach. Certain aspects of my company don’t get fixed until a problem has already occurred. Do you […]
Rodney Lavard thought he’d heard it all before. The 19-year-old clubhouse attendant at the only golf course in the Turks and Caicos Islands was used to hearing “resort talk” from vacationers. But what Lavard heard […]
Given that one of the most drastic reforms to our nation’s health care system is likely to take place sometime during the coming year, it is important for individual and corporate taxpayers to have a […]
While the number of women-owned businesses—defined as privately held companies that are at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more women—is increasing, and the economic contribution of this group is significant, the […]
Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan, says the United States cannot provide war-torn nations with an “endless surge” of combat forces. In an extended interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, McChrystal said the United […]
The following interview was conducted in January 2010 and focuses on current and future economic issues, specifically those pertaining to small- and medium-sized business owners. I want to preface my first question, Ben, by explaining […]
I own an eatery in a very slow mall. We have a corner spot right by the main entrance. I post daily specials and advertisements in the commons area. What else can I do? Restaurants, […]
Given the current and past economic crisis, many businesses are in serious danger as revenues are falling and profits disappearing. While even leading economists disagree sharply as to the expected length of the current recession, […]
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