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Articles by Nina Kaufman

• Reflections on What Ruins a Business Partnership
  We enter business partnerships with the best of intentions. But if you don't keep your eyes open, your dream business partner could turn into a nightmare. Look at these three important areas where business partnerships go awry.
  Published 21Aug2010, viewed 367 times

• Nice Girls Don't Ask
  No question women face obstacles in the workplace because of their sex. But they may have a hand in their own inequality for several subtler reasons. Read on to find out what they are . . . .
  Published 07Aug2010, viewed 339 times

• How to Hire Independent Contractors Carefully
  Freelancers provide the staffing you need without the employment taxes you don't. But unless your freelancer is a true "independent contractor," you could find yourself in a real tax mess. Here are top three tips for screening who's on the right side of the line.
  Published 23Jul2010, viewed 264 times

• 3 Online Business Mistakes to Avoid
  It doesn't take much to open an online business. But if you're not careful, it won't take much to close it, either. Here are three common legal mistakes that online entrepreneurs make . . . that you'll want to avoid.
  Published 10Jul2010, viewed 230 times

• The Top 5 Reasons to Avoid Sole Proprietorship
  As a legal form of business, sole proprietorship has its benefits . . . but its very definite drawbacks, too. Read on to find out the top 5 reasons that sole proprietorship may not be the best choice.
  Published 29May2010, viewed 304 times

• Surefire Ways to Lose Your Intellectual Property
  Collaborating with another company give your business a powerful boost. But collaborations often create intellectual property, which needs proper protection. Find out where you need to be aware.
  Published 16May2010, viewed 379 times

• What You Should Know about Successful Debt Collections
  Many business owners exclaim, "I'm gonna sue!" when faced with a deadbeat client. But the process isn't always as straightforward as they think. This article will help you keep your expectations in check.
  Published 02May2010, viewed 406 times

• Are You Still Doing Business Online without Website Terms of Use?
  Doing business online is a hot business model . . . that can get you into hot water without the right website terms and conditions. Learn about the top areas where this online "fine print" can protect you.
  Published 17Apr2010, viewed 220 times

• Boost Your Business with "Power Partners"
  Alliances, joint ventures, co-marketing relationships--it all means the same thing: leveraging other people's resrouces to give your business a boost. Find out the smart way to go about it so that your "boost" doesn't go "bust"!
  Published 28Mar2010, viewed 316 times

• Are You Ready to Increase Your Office Staff . . . Without Employees?
  There are only 24 hours in each day. But for the busy entrepreneur, there are about 124 hours worth of tasks to be done. Small business owners quickly exhaust their capacity then they try to do it all themselves. So how can you expand your staff without bloating your payroll costs?
  Published 18Mar2010, viewed 326 times

• Key Secrets to Home Office Success
  Working from home has a lot of advantages (PJs and bunny slippers among them). But for many, the home office "experiment" ends in failure. How can you make sure that your quest for low overhead doesn't turn into a regular slumber party?
  Published 11Mar2010, viewed 403 times

• Inside Secrets to Having Friends as Clients
  Friends can be our staunchest supporters when we start our business--and a great source of referrals, too. But problems abound when they cross that line from friend...to client. Find out how to handle this thorny situation.
  Published 04Mar2010, viewed 301 times

• How to Choose the Business Structure That's Right for You
  Choosing a legal form of business that meets your needs isn't always as straightforward as it looks. Here are some of the questions entrepreneurs will want to ask to make sure the legal entity they choose is right for them!
  Published 06Feb2010, viewed 271 times

• Vital Exit Strategies for Your Partnership Agreements
  Partnership agreements are terrific ways to prepare for the worst while you work toward the best. You get the opportunity to decide "what's fair" before there's anything significant at stake, and to do so when you are getting along well. Learn about the key areas where business partnerships can go awry.
  Published 28Jan2010, viewed 618 times

• Common Trademark Pitfalls - Revealed!
  Creativity may be an intuitive process, but the procedures for protecting and enforcing creativity are not. Entrepreneurs can lose the ability to get and keep their trademarks if they're not careful. Here are a few samplings of the common pitfalls.
  Published 15Jan2010, viewed 328 times

• The Intelligent Way to Handle Frivolous Lawsuits
  What happens when a non-paying client turns the tables on you and makes your small business out to be the culprit? This article looks at the issues of frivolous lawsuits and how entrepreneurs can fight back.
  Published 20Dec2009, viewed 269 times

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