There are many authors out there who write as a hobby, then there are those who make writing and publishing their full-time career and hope to make a full-time income from it. Many authors think because they work from home, they don't need to really make their writing a "business" so to speak. While …
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Preventing Corporate Divorce: Why You Need a Business Prenup
Like domestic marriages, business partnerships can start off well, but over time and for a variety of reasons, the parties involved may choose to go their separate ways. This “corporate divorce” typically involves complex financial interests and more often than not, strong emotions. Whether …
How to Patent Your Business Idea
Patenting is the most important process when it comes to protecting intellectual property. There are people out there that will use your ideas as their own, so having the government protect your rights is essential. Not everyone is familiar with what to do when submitting a patent, so here is a …
Services Worth Investing in for Your Business
Starting your own business is considered by many people to be the definition of self-reliance. I know this was my first impression of what it’s like to be a small business owner. But as time went on and my experience in business grew, it occurred to me this couldn’t be further from the truth. The …
Your Business is Insolvent — What Do You Do Now?
Insolvency in business can happen for several reasons, especially when there is a downturn in the economy. Poor management and fraud are also common factors. Signs that your business is losing ground can be creditors continuing to be unpaid, poor cash flow, and ongoing losses. A company becomes …
5 Professional Services In Which You Should Invest
As your small business grows into something bigger, your ability to manage everything yourself begins to dwindle. It simply becomes too difficult to keep putting on different hats at various parts of the day for 60+ hours a week. At some point you have to admit you need help. But while hiring …
