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This week we have a special client spotlight on Marilyn Walker of Synergize!, a consulting company that helps other companies hire and retain better employees.  Synergize! is located in Lancaster, PA and has built better … Read more >>

Here are my top motivational reads for the week:

“Need a Job, Invent It” – New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman

“What the smartest people do on the weekend is what everyone else will do during the … Read more >>

Health insurance is an area of concern for just about all small business owners.  Business owners are facing the rising costs of insuring themselves and their employees.  What the future holds under the Affordable Care Act is uncertain.

Find out … Read more >>

The Pennsylvania Department of State has issued a scam warning for solicitations of annual minutes fees.  The company responsible for these solicitations, Pennsylvania Corporate Compliance Company, is mailing out official looking notices to Pennsylvania businesses.  These notices, titled “… Read more >>

In my previous post, I explained 5 insidious myths surrounding Pennsylvania fictitious names.  My position is that fictitious names are rarely the best option for small businesses.  In certain cases however, registering a PA fictitious name is justified.  The … Read more >>

I am often asked how liability insurance is different from limited liability protection.  Liability insurance is purchased from an insurance company to cover claims against the business.  Business entities such as limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations provide limited liability … Read more >>

A Pennsylvania fictitious name does not provide liability protection and other important benefits.  Most business owners have heard about the pros and cons of different business structures but do not fully understand the implications for their businesses.

Fictitious names are … Read more >>

Co-working has recently become a popular trend as a way for entrepreneurs to share an office with other like-minded individuals.  Some entrepreneurs use co-working to get out of their home office one or two days a week, while others use … Read more >>

In my last post, I talked about the importance of building a solid professional team to help you maintain compliance.  One of the most important members of this team is an attorney.  In an ideal world, you would consult with … Read more >>

I’m sure you’ve heard many times that people are the key to the success of any business.  Jim Collins, business expert and author of one of my favorite business books, Good to Great, states the first step to building … Read more >>

Welcome to our new blog!

We’ve decided to create this blog to make useful information available to small business owners and entrepreneurs.  Through our blog, you will have an opportunity to post comments and ask our experts questions.  We will … Read more >>