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Managing employees is one of the key weaknesses we've often observed instartup entrepreneurs. Company founders can be so wrapped up in their vision,that their so-called "people skills" ...

When I began teaching yoga, I was determined to succeed. I thoughtpart of success was acting and looking like a yoga instructor. Whileteaching, I would speak in an odd voice that I thought sounded yogicand ...

Dear StartupNation : I'm forming a new business under a unique name. Afriend said I should copyright the name by sending it to the Library of Congressin Washington, DC and in a sealed envelope to myself so ...

Grandpa's eyes moved up the wall, admiring a crayon drawing, an exemplarygrade card and framed photos of his adored grandchildren. Of course, he pausedwhen he came upon the "piece de resistance," ...

When you start a new business, or as you develop strategies and plans togrow your existing business, you need to think about your exit strategy. Areyou trying to establish a lifestyle business that generates ...

Let's assume your moral fiber is strong. With that out of the way,now let's get down to values—that is, the price your business might fetch ifyou decide to sell it. Getting the best value for ...

A light bulb goes off. Beads of perspiration roll down your foreheadand your heart races. Creativity and passion take over as youscamper to jot down some notes on your cocktail napkin. Does thissound familiar? ...

You wouldn't be an entrepreneur if you weren't your own person, captain ofyour own ship, king of your domain. But let's face it: everyone needs help atsome point figuring out the right path for ...

The best way to protect your idea is not to disclose it at all. However,that's just not practical if your intention is to profit from your great idea.So at some point, you will be faced with that most ...

Is an LLC (limited liability company) the right choice, or is it better toopen a corporation? Is it best to simply operate as a sole proprietorship?On our national call-in radio program, we hear variations of ...