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Sometimes in my entrepreneurship classes and coaching sessions, I run across someone who genuinely has no idea what to do with the rest of his or her life... More >>

In July 2014, the IRS adopted new Form 1023-EZ, a simplified application process for nonprofit organizations that wish to obtain tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code... More >>

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In speaking to business owners and "people in career transitions" nationwide, I am often called upon to speculate about the future. More >>

In an increasingly digital world, more and more assets are being converted from something you can touch, feel and hoard into a combination of ones and zeroes on a computer server somewhere... More >>

There are lots of websites that offer to form corporations and LLCs for you. They are getting better, but none are perfect... More >>

...In last week's column, I talked about the strengths and weaknesses of the SEC's proposed crowdfunding regulations, in an attempt to figure out if 'equity crowdfunding' (raising capital for your startup or small business using crowdfunding techniques) will revolutionize the capital raising process in the United States... More >>

...For over 80 years, SEC regulations have prohibited companies from using 'general solicitation' and 'general advertising' (such as newspaper or magazine ads) to raise money before launching an initial public offering (IPO). Within days, that prohibition will become history... More >>

No matter how successful you are in your business, you can always improve your marketing strategy. Here are some MORE marketing tools most small businesses use, but seldom get right. More >>