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Freebie Friday: new business owner faces llc sticker shock + our advice for her

2013-05-16T17:57:30+00:00

Q: Why does an LLC formation cost so much more than an S Corp filing?

Freebie Friday: broker asks how to handle a company gone bad.

2013-05-01T18:41:41+00:00

The Question: When you broker deals for a company and receive commission, then the company shuts down, should commission be decreased? The Answer: Whether or not the broker "should" receive a decreased commission is a business question. Whether the broker "can" receive compensation for their prior work is the legal issue here. The short answer is, it depends on the terms of the contract. When negotiating contracts under these circumstances it is important to consider the following:

The Get Your Life in Order Giveaway + Crystal Wilkerson Planner

2013-04-17T06:12:59+00:00

I can't believe that Q1 of 2013 is a distant memory. If you are anything like me, then this is the time of year when you've tossed those new year habits out of the window.

#4 Lifestyle Zen Habit for Bold Entrepreneurs

2013-04-12T05:12:45+00:00

How often do you get caught up doing busy work? It's time to take inventory of how you spend your time so that you can be even bolder in life + business.

Oh The Places I’ve Gone…Asian BBQ, French, Mediterranean Dining + Good Music.

2013-04-12T04:06:19+00:00

The past few weeks has been a whirlwind for me. But, I wanted to pause and share some of the really cool spots that I've been too lately.

Freebie Friday. Are You a Creative Entrepreneur? Be There or Be….

2013-04-10T20:34:45+00:00

So one of the uber cool peeps on my team came up with this cool concept of a Freebie Friday. Well at first it seemed like a bold attempt to add more work to my plate, but after some thought and calming of my emotions I agree, Freebie Friday is the bees-knees. For you and for me.

#3 Lifestyle Zen Habit for Bold Entrepreneurs

2013-03-22T05:10:44+00:00

This bold habit is all about planning out those to do's without driving yourself nuts. Stay tuned for our feature article next week with more tips to help you rock this habit. Chime in below and share how you are bold in business + life.

Crowdfunding + Raising Money for Your Small Biz: Yes, No, Maybe So?

2013-03-22T04:20:35+00:00

You’ve seen it in your Facebook or Twitter feed - the campaign to raise money for an independent movie project, a product line, or an obscure but seemingly cool new invention. On the outside looking in, crowdfunding seems like a cool way to raise money for your small biz. But, like most business decisions you need to research first. Don’t just hop on the band wagon, as exciting as it may seem. Most of the websites that you are familiar with such as Kickstarter, indiegogo and RocketHub offer rewards, and not equity, in exchange for donations for your creative projects or endeavors.

Recap: Lifestyle Zen + Common Threads World Fest

2013-03-07T20:33:28+00:00

Who knew simply enjoying cuisine from every corner of the globe, drinks and fun could also support such an amazing mission? That’s exactly what Common Threads brought back to Chicago for the 7th year with their World Food festival. Annually, Common Threads brings Chicago’s top chef’s together to help fund and support their mission to teach school-based nutrition and health education programs in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Palo Alto and Washington D.C. for 10 years. Common Threads mission is to turn the tide against childhood obesity in underserved communities where children are at a greater risk of becoming overweight and developing serious health conditions.

#2 Lifestyle Zen Habit for Bold Entrepreneurs

2013-02-08T02:38:57+00:00

Each month I will share a new habit for Bold Entrepreneurs. We will work together to incorporate this into our lives and businesses. Feel free to share your progress below, or ways that you work this into your world.