Many of us as business owners have heard the mantra: “You should be working ‘on’ your business not ‘in’ your business and we get it. More time running the business, less time doing the work… it’s not always easy but as you build a team that understands who you are and how to do the... View Article
Blog written by Michelle Bomberger, Equinox Business Law Group Is it really November already? Just knowing that the holidays and year-end are around the corner makes us begin to psychologically wrap up the year. However, now is not the time to succumb to holiday distractions. Despite what retailers want you to believe about the nearness... View Article
Blog written by Steve Seavecki , Magnum Print Solutions Whether you would like to leave Corporate America and purchase your first company or if you have an established company and are looking to expand, this article is meant to provide some helpful tips. After 20 years as a senior manager in the software industry, I was tired... View Article
Blog written by Robert Champoux, RC Advisory Services It is important that you form a team to assist you in the sale of your company. This will ensure that you not only get the greatest value but will also free you up to continue to operate the company during the sale process (Buyers will capitalize on... View Article
Blog written by Robert Champoux, RC Advisory Services When you own a company, and you are taking home a comfortable salary, it is easy to procrastinate making some of the hard decisions that you know that you ought to do. Hire a strong general manager if you don’t already have one. With his/her help, lean out... View Article
Blog written by Robert Champoux, RC Advisory Services If you are considering the sale of your company it will often require that you change the mindset about your company. Frequently company ownership has been a a many year involvement with employees that have grown to become like family. As you approach the sale of your... View Article
There are two sides to every story. Two parties are given the same information; however, they end up with completely different perspectives. When working with buyers and sellers on a transaction, it’s important to remember how often this happens. Each party focuses on their own side of the transaction. Because of that, they often misunderstand,... View Article
Blog written by Lauren Burgon, Equinox Business Law Group With news stories nearly every day about delays and changes to Healthcare Reform, employers may be unsure which provisions are still scheduled to go into effect in 2014. For employers already offering coverage to their employees, the following changes are still on-schedule: September 23, 2013- Updates... View Article
Blog written by Lauren Burgon, Equinox Business Law Group As a business owner, sometimes it takes all your resources and attention to keep up with your business’ daily demands. Having the time or energy to step back and review your policies and procedures sometimes feels impossible. However, business owners, especially those with employees, can face severe consequences... View Article