Written by: Matt Wilhelmi Buying a franchise is a great way to take a proven concept and start a small business. Unfortunately, there are a lot of questionable people “selling” franchises. Just a few weeks ago, I talked to a...

  Spring has sprung and employees are planning for graduations, weddings, and summer vacations.  You may be looking at a calendar, your e-mail inbox, or a stack of written requests for time off.  It can be a bit overwhelming.  You...

  Written by Jim Voight, Attorney at Law with Lavelle Law One of the most common questions I receive as a small business attorney is whether it is really necessary to get agreements in writing.  After all, startups tend to be starved for...

  I love working with entrepreneurs because they are gritty. They don’t like being told “no”. They love challenges and are usually willing to take wild risks to achieve their dreams. What all entrepreneurs should be cautious of is taking...