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Revisiting Roots In Tight Quarters

Revisiting Roots In Tight Quarters

In our last post we discussed how to manage your business when you’re displaced. That caught us up to the present; Brinen & Associates is still in a temporary work space. We’ve right-sized our office, for now, and it’s forced me to reevaluate things and ask myself a question that all business owners should consider:

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Leadership Tips

Leadership Tips

Leaders aren’t self-made; they are driven. — Arnold Schwarzenegger, former governor of California A CEO or business owner must exhibit leadership skills that inspire employees and generate results. As the person everyone looks to for guidance and a paycheck, you will...

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Life and Business Lessons From Death Wish

Life and Business Lessons From Death Wish

“As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?” ― Cassandra Clare In life and business, a good image can make or break you. If you’d like a blueprint of how to present a positive image that is good to the last “like,” then take a look at Death...

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The Ides Of March: 2017 Edition

The Ides Of March: 2017 Edition

“Beware the Ides of March.” – The Soothsayer, from Julius Caesar I wanted to remind you of the significance of March 15 — the Ides of March. It’s not about stabbing.  It’s about coming together in groups and stabbing. Too “cutting” a comment?  It’s also the corporate...

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Make Globalization Great Again

Make Globalization Great Again

“Behind this mask there is more than just flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea... and ideas are bulletproof.” -- V, from V For Vendetta Part of Der Gropenfuhrer’s plan to make America great again is to build walls, which I believe hinders globalization. My...

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Your Exit Plan, Your Employees and Your Lawyer

One of Brinen & Associates’ many specialties is advising owners about when they want to buy or sell a small business.  On the sell-side, some sellers have particular buyers in mind: Their key employees.    Sellers often want the business to live on via the people...

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