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“I am looking to buy a local business. The owner and I have agreed on a purchase price subject to my reviewing his books and records. I was expecting the owner to send me a sales contract for the business, ...
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ENNICO: Negotiating the ‘Letter of Intent’ When Buying a Business
NOVAK: Can Office-Mate Opposites Work Together? 
Q: In my new job that I’ve had for a month, I share an office with a co-worker with whom I must closely work. I am not a talkative or social person; I guess you could call me an introvert. ...
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Read More »SCHWAB-POMERANTZ: How Can I Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck?
Dear Carrie: I’m a single mom with a decent income, but I’m always living paycheck to paycheck. How can I break that cycle and start to save, not only for an emergency but also for my ...
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Read More »ENNICO: The Curse of the Million-Dollar Franchise
“About 10 years ago, I bought a franchise that provides an essential service for building contractors. “Because the franchise was new, I was able to cut a terrific deal for a large territory in my state. ...
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Read More »NOVAK: Facing Reality Makes Decision-Making Easy
Q: My boss is dysfunctional in many ways and also probably a narcissist. He thinks and acts like he is more important than anyone else, including his own family. (I have heard him on the phone with his wife.) As ...
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Read More »ENNICO: Should You Hire a Contract Manufacturer?
“I’m a retired engineer who is spending his Golden Years designing new household products. “I’ve obtained several patents for my inventions but haven’t yet done anything with them. I’ve started getting emails from companies offering to ...
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Read More »ENNICO: When Can Landlords ‘Unreasonably Withhold’ Consent?
“I am a small landlord who owns several commercial buildings. “One of my tenants — who runs a small retail store — is looking to sell his business and retire. There are several years left to go on his lease, ...
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Read More »NOVAK: Can Office-Mate Opposites Work Together?
Q: In my new job that I’ve had for a month, I share an office with a co-worker with whom I must closely work. I am not a talkative or social person; I guess you could call me an introvert. ...
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Read More »NOVAK: Fired, but Not for the Reason Given
Q: My husband and I worked at the same company but in different departments. He lost his job as a section head when a company merger occurred, but I retained mine. He has gotten interviews for lesser jobs, but ...
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Read More »ENNICO: Your Clients Don’t Have Money: Should You Lower Your Fees?
“I work in a service business where I bill by the hour. “Because I work out of my home and have no overhead, my fees are pretty reasonable. I try to price my services at about 80% of what my ...
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