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Four Questions Entrepreneurs Should Ask Themselves

February 21, 2017 by Joshua Brinen

Four Questions Entrepreneurs Should Ask Themselves

In every success story, you will find someone who has made a courageous decision. -- Peter F. Drucker There are many questions entrepreneurs should consider before creating an entity. Though Passover is still a short ways off, let's focus on four of those questions -- no Seer plate required. How do I know if my business will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrepreneurs Tagged With: entrepreneurs, owners, small business lawyer

Be A Top 10% Finisher

September 13, 2016 by Joshua Brinen

Be A Top 10% Finisher

“The type of person you are is usually reflected in your business. To improve your business, first improve yourself.” ― Idowu Koyenikan A short while ago, we considered what it takes for you and your company to be among the 10% of start-ups that succeed past the first year. These have been some of the best received of the blog’s series, and I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrepreneurs Tagged With: Business Success, Company Growth

Why partner up?

May 26, 2016 by Joshua Brinen

Why partner up?

Perfect partners don't exist. Perfect conditions exist for a limited time in which partnerships express themselves best.-- Wayne Rooney Once you’ve decided to open shop, it’s very tempting to want to be the sole face of your business. As M. Pierre Morrel warns: to have a partner is to have a master. Between personal experiences and what I’ve … [Read more...]

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Age and Treachery Will Outdo Youth and Skill

April 26, 2016 by Joshua Brinen

Age and Treachery Will Outdo Youth and Skill

“Youth is wasted on the young.” -- George Bernard Shaw Throughout my career, I have worked with startups. As comes with start-ups, I am always surrounded by the young. I’ve advised many young entrepreneurs -- particularly recently -- and they all have the same fire in their eyes, which is fantastic and truly inspiring. Keeps me young. Having … [Read more...]

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A Notable Address For Small and Emerging Companies

March 8, 2016 by Joshua Brinen

A Notable Address For Small and Emerging Companies

"Buy when there's blood in the streets, even if the blood is your own." - Baron Rothschild In late February, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies met. The group discussed legislation and developments that are in line with the goals of small business owners, investors and other … [Read more...]

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Turn The “Negative Chest” Into A Business Positive

March 1, 2016 by Joshua Brinen

Turn The “Negative Chest” Into A Business Positive

“Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so.” -  Galileo Galilei Let me share with you one of the few, precious lessons I learned from my father. It’s the lesson of a negative chest. You may not think that a tax and corporate and securities attorney and a radiologist may not have a lot in common, but since I come from a long … [Read more...]

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Making Waves In Small Business: The Drowning Owner

February 22, 2016 by Joshua Brinen

Making Waves In Small Business: The Drowning Owner

“When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.” - John Lennon I love working with small businesses.  I am a small business.  And, admittedly, I’ve been a bit of a cheerleader in my last couple of Thursday posts.  You have to … [Read more...]

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Immigration and Business: EB-5 and Flow

February 16, 2016 by Joshua Brinen

Immigration and Business: EB-5 and Flow

“The most powerful narcotic in the world is the promise of belonging.” —Kalle Lasn Opening a business in the U.S. is complex enough without citizenship issues. I’ve helped countless people realize their dreams of going to work for themselves and building companies they believe in. When the folks with the vision are not U.S. citizens, their … [Read more...]

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Making Big Waves in Small Business

February 11, 2016 by Joshua Brinen

Making Big Waves in Small Business

Last week I threw my support behind a coffee roaster who won free advertising during the Super Bowl. As I re-read it and received your comments, it reminded me why I’m drawn to handling the tax and legal matters for small businesses. The reason is actually pretty simple -- the work is interesting, and I get it. I love small businesses. I run … [Read more...]

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Hoping Death Wish Coffee Scores Big

February 4, 2016 by Joshua Brinen

Hoping Death Wish Coffee Scores Big

  What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup. ~Henry Rollins There’s a good chance you and I have a few things in common, like: Owning/operating/being involved in a small business, or considering it. Clearing time to watch the Super Bowl along with 189 million others. Enjoying the … [Read more...]

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