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        Q: I was introduced to a company through a friend/connection. I had a very positive and friendly Zoom interview with the department head who I would report to. The next week, I received a call offering ...

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As we reach the end of the first “post-COVID year,” it’s hard to even think of another income tax deadline in three to four months.  But as Mark Twain once observed, the only two things you can count on in ...

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         Q: I had a successful work record in accounting for 10 years prior to returning to school for an MBA. My husband had been laid off from his unimpressive job, so he convinced me to temporarily ...

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“We have kind of a ‘good news, bad news’ problem in our business.  On the one hand, a local angel investor has offered to buy 15% of our company for $300,000.   On the other hand, we don’t know exactly ...

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         Q: I worked for eight consecutive years and received excellent annual evaluations. I know I was rated higher than any of the other employees because we (the employees talked to each other) and my supervisor told ...

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         “I’m a retired teacher, and I’m thinking about buying one of the ‘after-school tutoring’ franchises. The franchise agreement says that I’m responsible for complying with all state and local laws but doesn’t give any guidance as ...

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         People talk about ethics, honesty, transparency and respect, but few remember when those characteristics were shared by most. They met new clients, new friends and new students, and began new relationships assuming all involved in the ...

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        “I invested in a small business corporation several years ago. The investment hasn’t worked out the way I thought it would, and now I’m looking for the exit door.         Is there any way I can recoup some ...

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         A bachelor’s degree is not enough for getting a job and keeping it. The degree shows a student has the ability to study and absorb information from each class. Hopefully, the student has chosen a major, ...

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         “I have operated a service business for the past few years as a limited liability company (LLC) and have been quite successful.         My accountant is recommending that I change my LLC so it’s taxed like a ...

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