Matters Column
A weekly column on matters concerning legal, money, small business, family business and people issues.
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The how and when of effective communication
Day in and day out, we hear discussions related to communications of one type or another.
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What tax issues arise with cryptocurrencies?
By now, it’s likely you know someone who is invested in virtual currency, is collecting virtual currency in exchange for services or product or is involved in virtual currency mining.
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Tips on spotting incompetent or unethical attorneys
The legal community is getting a lot of negative publicity from the mess in Washington, television shows and street talk.
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Using outside directors in your family business
Publicly traded companies have boards of directors primarily comprised of outsiders.
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The employee handbook: essential or obsolete?
When was the last time your handbook was reviewed and/or revised?
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Understanding the tax math for 2018 returns
In recent weeks, most of us have filed our individual income tax returns or requested an extension of time to file any required tax returns.
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Dear Liz, here’s small-business advice from Grandpa
My granddaughter, Liz Nol, is opening a women's clothing store, Marie La Mode, on Cherry Street SE.
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Avoid unexpected surprises with self-analysis
Historically, when a person or a couple of people started a new business, it was because they identified a need, or they believed they had something special they could offer customers.
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When it’s time for change, do it the right way
What is it that raises the topic of change?
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The physics behind trade policies and taxes
High school was many years ago for most of us. Reunions seem to come up more often as the time flies by.
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