In business, it can be referred to as a pivot. This is your ability to adapt to market changes, demand, and even how the public perceives your product or services. American Express began as a mail service. In 1993, IBM posted an $8 billion loss—in one quarter. Netflix used to rent DVDs. None of these
Read More ›As a business owner, you are likely going to have to work with contracts. These range from general employment agreements, severance plans, and even non-compete agreements. How To Sleep Better A valid contract is a safety net, something you know if you can rely on. But this peace of mind only comes from a properly
Read More ›Part of being an entrepreneur is having to take on additional financial responsibilities and risks for the benefit of growing your business. Imagine you are an established individual who has accumulated property, assets, and money. If you choose to invest in your own business, to what extent are those things mentioned above protected should your
Read More ›Every business needs legal representation. Having an attorney applies to you even if you are the sole owner/employee of a company you began. If you own a small to medium-sized business, having a dedicated legal department is (likely) unnecessary. However, you still need a lawyer to assist you with potential legal disputes or compliance with
Read More ›If you can take on debt with your spouse, can you file bankruptcy together? Yes, you can. But you can also file separately. The question then quickly shifts to which one you should do. There are multiple things to consider and to discuss with your attorney before doing either one. What Is Joint Bankruptcy? When
Read More ›Whether you have heard it in your professional life or your personal one, understand that bankruptcy is not the end. You have likely heard the words, “fresh start.” This is not rhetoric—it’s the truth. But what you do with that new beginning is up to you. Regardless if you have been through the bankruptcy process
Read More ›You want to build a business. This is not a side project or a hobby; it is your life and your work. You want it to be successful, profitable, and it should grow. To cut costs, you are going to do as much as you can yourself. The long days, the weeks that will no
Read More ›The word is uncomfortable. It sometimes comes with the idea that you have done something wrong (you haven’t), or that you are irresponsible (you aren’t). Some financial planners are estimating that the average 50-year-old American is well over $100,000 in debt. Debt, on its own, is not a problem. Debt becomes an issue when you
Read More ›There are so many ways in which debt can accumulate faster than your ability to pay it off. Whether you are struggling to make your mortgage, car, or credit card payments, there are several debt relief options available to you. If you are considering bankruptcy, then you owe it to yourself to look at the
Read More ›There is a stigma around debt, but we can get past that right now. Being in debt does not automatically mean you are living beyond your means or that you didn’t plan properly. Very few people can afford to buy a home, an education, or even a car without taking on a level of debt.
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