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The Golden Age of Cinema Endures
small business About as old as talkies, the Music Box Theater has had to find new ways to attract movie lovers.
By Emma Patch • Published
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2 Strategies to Reduce Taxes from the Sale of Your Business
small business Long before you sell your business is the right time to explore ways to protect your proceeds from harsh taxation. Two possible strategies: the Qualified Small Business stock exclusion and a non-grantor trust.
By Timothy Barrett, Trust Counsel • Published
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The Key to Employee Retention? Compassion!
small business If companies want to hold on to their best employees, they have a powerful (and free) tool at their disposal. They need to connect with empathy but lead with compassion. Here are some insights on how to do that.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Could Diversity Hiring Efforts Endanger Your Company?
small business Sometimes trying to do the right thing backfires, ending in an expensive lawsuit. Here are some thoughts on how business owners can protect their companies and themselves.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq. • Published
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Preparing Your Family-Owned Business for Sale?
small business Even if you’re not ready to sell right away, it’s smart to always operate as if your business were on the market. The same techniques that boost your sales price could boost your bottom line in the meantime.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF • Published
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Pricey Gas Derails This Uber Driver
small business With rising gas prices, one Uber driver struggles to maintain his livelihood.
By Emma Patch • Published
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Smart Strategies for Couples Who Run a Business Together
Financial Planning Starting an enterprise with a spouse requires balancing two partnerships: the marriage and the business. And the stakes are never higher.
By Alina Tugend • Published
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Intellectual Property: A Big Asset You Didn’t Know Your Business Had
small business Before you sell your business – hopefully long before – you need to figure out what your intellectual property assets are and what they’re worth.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq. • Published
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Fair Deals in a Tough Market
small business When you live and work in a small town, it’s not all about profit.
By Emma Patch • Published