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You are looking at selling the business you have built over many years. You are excited about the prospect of retiring or maybe pursuing another venture. And, you are bursting at seams to tell your … Read More

The U.S. economy remains fragile and the business environment has become fiercely competitive, as too many suppliers chase too few consumers. Guarding one’s customer base, trade secrets and branding has become critical to survival. Although … Read More

It is difficult for anyone to believe or accept: the office manager or bookkeeper that you trusted implicitly has been robbing your company blind. Month after month, small amounts have been taken out of the … Read More

What do Steven Jobs, Marilyn Monroe, and Albert Einstein have in common? Their valuable personas survive their natural lives. Apple has recently moved to prevent the manufacture of Steven Jobs dolls. Albert Einstein’s rights are … Read More

Business clients often ask whether they should offer employees ownership in the company as a way to encourage employee retention and loyalty. Receiving a stake in the company may provide employees the incentive to stay … Read More