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Building a Business: Lessons from Starbucks and Hiring Your First Employees

Nance Schick · Jul 24, 2024 ·

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When building a business, there will be many lean days that humble you and make you wonder whether you should quit. Even the original owners of Starbucks Coffee Company must have experienced them when …

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Forgiving the World for Our Origins: A Pathway to Professional Growth

Nance Schick · Jul 11, 2024 ·

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The world doesn't always give us the starts we would like. It's important to forgive the world and accept what is, trusting you still have what you need. That can be easier said than done, and many of …

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Navigating FLSA Classifications: Insights for Employers in NYC & NYS

Nance Schick · Jul 8, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This blog post provides a general overview of FLSA classifications. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make an …

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Case Study: The Overwhelmed Business Owner

Nance Schick · Jul 7, 2024 ·

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Friedrich was a smart, good-looking, and charming stress-case. As a business owner, he was always talking about the big things he was going to accomplish. His company had survived longer than anyone …

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Effective September 4th: Preparing for the FTC Ban

Nance Schick · Jun 30, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about the pending FTC Ban on non-competition clauses. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …

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Understanding Contract Enforceability: The Role of Documentation

Nance Schick · Jun 23, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about contract enforceability and documentation. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If you …

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Unlocking Success: Harnessing Your Mind to Attain Your Goals

Nance Schick · May 30, 2024 ·

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"Isolde" and I are lifelong friends who have shared countless moments of vulnerability and growth on our paths to success, so it was no surprise when she confided in me about her new business venture. …

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Leap and the Net Will Appear: A Guest Post from Mary Carlomagno

Nance Schick · May 30, 2024 ·

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There is a Zen teaching that states if you leap, the net will appear. I tried out this proverb for myself when I left my corporate job and began my own business. Today, I am living proof of how making …

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Stop Comparing Yourself to Your Competitors

Nance Schick · May 26, 2024 ·

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In the business world, it's natural to compare yourself to others. Business schools, athletics coaches, and even parents often encourage you to "know your competition." However, I have yet to hear …

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The Magic Solution for Workplace Conflicts

Nance Schick · May 25, 2024 ·

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Workplace conflicts come in a variety of forms. Most of them are resolvable. In 2008, a hazardous waste situation occurred at a high school on Long Island, New York. According to one journalist's …

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