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Can You Be a Good Parent to an Only Child When You're Also a Business Owner?Author and social psychologist Susan Newman offers advice to business-owner parents on how to raise a well-adjusted single child by avoiding overcompensation and encouraging chores.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Just Sold Your Business? Avoid These Five Hasty MovesIf you've exited your business, financial advice is likely to be flooding in from all quarters. But wait until the dust settles before making any big moves.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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To My Small Business: Well, I've Been Afraid of Changin', 'Cause I've Built My Life Around YouWhile thinking about succession planning might feel like anticipating a landslide (here's to you, Fleetwood Mac), there are strategies you can implement to manage the uncertainty and the transition.
By Mark Valentino
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Trump Tariffs Make 2025 Father’s Day Gifts Pricier: What to KnowTariffs Popular Father’s Day gift ideas like grills, clothing, and fishing gear are facing price hikes this year. Here's what to know before you shop.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Is It Worth Getting a Business Bank Account for Your Small Business?If you’re using your personal bank account for your business, it’s time to switch. Here are the legal and logistical reasons why you need a separate business bank account.
By Rachael Green
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7 Financial Tools You Need to Manage Your Small BusinessFrom a business bank account to tax software, these are the essential tools you need to manage your business finances.
By Rachael Green
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Stood Up by a Radio Show: But Was It a Breach of Contract?A conscientious financial planner reschedules his clients after being invited onto a talk show and ends up losing one of them at a cost of $5,000. What does the radio show owe him, if anything?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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The Six Pros This Adviser Says You Need to Sell Your BusinessSelling your business isn't as simple as getting the best price and walking away. These are the six professionals you'll need to get a deal across the finish line.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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The High Price of Skipping Workers' Comp InsuranceTwo labor and employment attorneys highlight the penalties (fines, reputation damage and even jail time) that small businesses risk if they opt not to carry workers' comp insurance.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
