Every business needs a strong business plan. Having a good plan in place when you start can minimize the risk of your business failing and can keep you on track as your goals change. Simply writing down what you want to do in the future is an excellent way to maintain...
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There’s a fine line between minimizing and evading income taxes
Taxes are a frustrating and unavoidable part of adulthood. While everyone has to pay taxes, most people desperately want to pay as little in taxes as they feasibly can. Most adult taxpayers will engage in some amount of tax avoidance to keep more money in their...
You can challenge a last will because of someone’s manipulation
Many people who want to leave behind resources for their children, grandchildren or other loved ones have no qualms about sharing their plans openly prior to their deaths. You may have known for years that your loved one intended to leave you specific assets or a...
Signs that your business partnership may soon be over
The person or people with whom you go into business will have a major impact on your success and on how your business grows and changes over the years. Finding a business partner of even several partners with similar values and goals can help you turn an incredible...
Successful franchisor-franchisee relationships
A productive relationship between a franchisor and franchisee is crucial. Such a successful working relationship is based on a number of things, including vision, innovation, communication and expectation. Franchisors brings the ideas to the market with the...
What happens during an audit conducted by the IRS?
For many people, an audit by the IRS is among their greatest fears. The media loves to make an audit seem like a nightmare that can only have a negative outcome for the person under scrutiny. However, with the right help and a careful review of your financial records,...
5 tips to lessen the possibility of estate litigation
Why was my sibling left a more significant portion of the inheritance? Did dad purposefully leave his only son out of his will? How can you determine that one sibling deserves more than another? It’s a problematic process determining who to leave your estate’s...
Five don’ts to avoid when starting a franchise
Many people’s dream is to run their own business – to hone in on a passion and let the world know. One way to accomplish this, is to start a franchise. There are dozens of do’s and don’ts when it comes to starting a franchise. In this blog, let’s focus on some of the...
Bold and different: Lessons from Tesla’s anti-franchise movement
It is no secret that Tesla Motors has made significant strides within the automotive industry. They capture the idealistic image of modern American liberalism. Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, is recognized for implementing boldly innovative strategies that defy against...
How to prevent disputes between business partners
Starting a new company is full of challenges, especially if you are sharing the business with a partner. You have to find a way to maintain the relationship while keeping the company afloat in the current economy.Luckily, there are ways to keep tension away from your...