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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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How to Give Employee Feedback: The EASMS Formula

Nance Schick · Jul 1, 2024 ·

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The ability to give constructive feedback to employees might be the most important skill a manager can have. Whether you're a licensed professional running your own practice or a unit supervisor in a …

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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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Employees Aren’t Interested in Business Growth for Growth’s Sake

Nance Schick · Jun 26, 2024 ·

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Most entrepreneurs struggle to define business growth consistent with their values. Many don't consider that traditional metrics of success might be inconsistent with what matters most to them--and …

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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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Review of SYSTEMOLOGY by David Jenyns

Nance Schick · Jun 17, 2024 ·

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In full disclosure, I was asked to review the SYSTEMology book because David Jenyns is acquainted with Allan Dib. I wrote a review of Allan's book, The 1-Page Marketing Plan. This is one of the most …

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Reflecting on Memorial Day: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future

Nance Schick · May 27, 2024 ·

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It took me nearly a year to get through Howard Zinn's book, A People's History of the United States. I bought it at a small bookstore in Summerville, South Carolina while visiting Peter's brother. …

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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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What Are the Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Funeral Directors?

Nance Schick · May 17, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of your legal rights and responsibilities as a funeral director, as well as a business owner and employer. It is not legal advice, and I am not your …

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Why I Don’t Like the Freelance Isn’t Free Act

Nance Schick · May 10, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of the Freelance Isn't Free Act (FIFA). It does not contain legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make …

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