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Estate Planning Strategies for Entrepreneurs with High-Growth Businesses

When a business gains value quickly, the founder’s estate plan can fall behind the company’s growth. Shares, membership interests, investor rights, tax exposure, and leadership authority may all…

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How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Costly Partnership Disputes

A promising business relationship can break down when the owners never put operating rules in writing. Early trust is useful, but it does not answer who controls accounts,…

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Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: What Business Owners Need to Know

A business sale is not only about price. The structure controls what transfers, who keeps certain liabilities, how taxes may be reported, and how much cleanup each side…

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Ready to Retire? What Baby Boomer Business Owners Need to Know Before Selling

Selling a business after decades of ownership can feel different from an ordinary transaction. For many baby boomer owners, the company represents income, identity, family history, employee loyalty,…

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Foreign Investors Buying U.S. Businesses Key Legal and Tax Issues

A U.S. business acquisition can give a foreign buyer access to employees, customers, contracts, real estate, intellectual property, and supplier relationships. The risk is that the buyer may…

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Why Every Business Owner Needs a Business Succession Plan

A business succession plan is a written roadmap for what happens when an owner retires, becomes disabled, dies, or sells. Without one, a profitable company can face leadership…

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What to Do When You or Your Business Receives an IRS Audit Notice

Few letters create more anxiety for entrepreneurs and business owners than a notice from the IRS. Whether you operate a closely held company, manage multiple investments, or own…

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Preparing Your Business for Sale: An Exit Planning Checklist

For many entrepreneurs, selling a business is one of the most significant financial events of their lives. Years of hard work, risk-taking, and strategic decision-making culminate in a…

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The Top Legal Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make During Business Formation

Starting a new business is an exciting milestone. Entrepreneurs are often focused on developing products, attracting customers, securing funding, and building momentum. In the rush to launch, however,…

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When Does a Growing Company Need Outside General Counsel?

Many entrepreneurs view legal services as something they need only when a problem arises. They call an attorney when a contract dispute emerges, an employee files a complaint,…