Entrepreneurship has always had an important place at the heart of the American dream. Americans love to start businesses. We are builders, dreamers, inventors and “do-ers.” There’s something about America that leads people to ask, “why can’t I do something better, or create something that has never been done before?” Not everyone has the right [...]
When to Hire a Small Business Lawyer
When to Hire a Small Business Lawyer For most small business owners, “Budget” is the first key factor in deciding whether to hire a small business lawyer. Obviously, we’d all prefer to hire the toughest law firm, equipped to handle any kind of case or transaction, staffed with a team of attorneys that will respond [...]
4 reasons why military veterans make great entrepreneurs
Millions of Americans have served their country in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, especially with the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. One of the challenges facing America’s veterans is how to make the transition back to civilian life after they leave the military. Veterans often face difficulties finding jobs. Many [...]
Daddy, I Want To Come See You
“Daddy, I really want to see you. I really need to come see you.” The call came in around 3:30 on a Friday afternoon. “Buddy, you have your camping trip this weekend.” “I don’t want to go camping. I want to come see you.” And just like that, the entire weekend plans were scrapped for [...]
Writing Your “God Chose Me” Story
Hi friends, this is an excerpt called “God Chose Me” from my forthcoming book REFILLS: Sharing Cups of Comfort, Hope, and Truth with Women and the Leaders Who Serve Them, due out in late Spring. If you’re interested in joining the blog tour and getting a free copy, please comment here. Today you’ll write your [...]
You Don’t Need a Lawyer to Incorporate
Not all that long ago, you wouldn’t have considered using a cell phone for anything other than making or receiving a telephone call. You wouldn’t have considered the possibility of reading a book in any format other than hardcover or paperback. And you certainly wouldn’t have considered purchasing a home,drawing up a will or filing documents [...]
Don’t Always Stay Silent Toward Critics
It’s become a common refrain in the internet age to just ignore people critical of us. Don’t respond to them, you’ll hear social media experts say. Others will tell you that it will suck away your time into something that has no benefit to you. I bought into that theory for many years. When [...]
Double Minded
The double minded man. Or woman. I’m not going to be gender specific on this one. You may not think you would fit that description but there are more people filed under that column than you would think. It usually comes in when you try to separate your home life from your work life. You [...]
