Business is no longer a “build it and they will come” affair. To create and maintain a profitable business, you need a competitive edge. Your competitive advantage can both drive more business your way and – critically – protect you against copycats.

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When it comes to success, there are no shortcuts. So why would you put your business in jeopardy by taking one?

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Going on interviews can be stressful. Holding interviews shouldn’t be; if you know what you’re doing. Sadly, most employers have no idea how to choose good candidates and ditch the bad ones.

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Jeremy Lin is lighting up the NBA-- and even has people talking who don’t care about sports. Out of nowhere (well, Harvard), he’s come off the bench to lead the New York Knicks to a seven game win streak—even hitting a dramatic three-point buzzer beater Tuesday night. 

On August 23, 2011 a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Mid-Atlantic region, damaging many businesses. As the dust settled, they discovered their current insurance plans had failed them.

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You’re busy. You have client meetings and deadlines to make. You take a glance at that contract you’ve been meaning to thoroughly read. It looks official. There are all those big, impressive words and fancy clauses. You think, “why not just sign it and save some time? Everything seems in order.” 

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Let’s face it, the end to any relationship can be rough. But when business mergers fail, they can also be profitable. Just ask T-Mobile and its parent company Deutsche Telekom, which will earn a record $4 billion for NOT being bought out by AT&T. 

On the surface, crafting a joint venture agreement with another business may seem quite appealing. You will share the work, the time, the expense…and ultimately, if successful, the reward.

But, as they say: if it seems too good to be true—it probably is. So, what’s the catch?

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My Legal Edge Column in SmartCEO

If you get into a crash, you won’t survive without an airbag. The same goes for your company.

In this economy, not having a succession plan in place could be the worst thing for your small business, your family, and yourself. In the event of your death or incapacitation, what’s going to soften the blow?

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As the CEO of your small business, legal matters are bound to arise. And eventually, it’s inevitable that you will have to deal with an attorney.

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