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

I'm currently training for a half-marathon that's just over a month away, so I'm working out a lot, usually early in the morning before the kids get up. 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 >>

What can be done when a "mother" doesn't want the responsibility, privilege, or honor of raising their children? More >>

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

Every business owner has times of frustration, when nothing seems to go right and every customer seems to be displeased. So, how do we find inspiration to move forward during those times? Here are a few ideas... More >>