Nina Kaufman


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Avoid These Top Business Partnership Mistakes

A business partnership is really about partnership and business. Many business partnerships go wrong when they overlook this major principle. Women entrepreneurs tend to place more importance on the relationship benefits of their partnerships and ignore the money aspects of running a business. Here are some reflections on money, business and partnerships learned the hard way (real names changed): 1. If... (posted by Nina 1 year 291 days ago.)
Why Sole Proprietorship Doesn't Work--5 Reasons

Many entrepreneurs boast about their sole proprietorship and its relative lack of complications. Complete freedom and flexibility without consulting others, no convoluted ownership agreements or separate tax or other filings. If it's "just you" as consultant/contractor to other businesses, why bother to be tied up in meeting minutes and structure? Well, it's a law of nature and balance that for every yin... (posted by Nina 2 years 15 days ago.)
Successfully Collect Your Debts

Every business owner can relate to Jenny's experience. She frittered a whole day tracking down clients who owe her money, despite having sent letters, emails, and even face-to-face meetings. Unfortunately, many business owners also share Jenny's predicament: they had no written agreement. Should they enlist a lawyer's help? Unfortunately for Jenny, she had a better chance of getting paid when her customer relationship was... (posted by Nina 2 years 29 days ago.)
Key Secrets to Home Office Success

"There's no place like home," said Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She was absolutely right. You find love, warmth and security at home. Can you ask for a better environment to set up space to incubate bright ideas for wealth and prosperity? There are also the perks of having rent-free office space and (where relevant) being near to the kids. SOHO (solo office/home office) is now the model for millions of people, and if... (posted by Nina 2 years 102 days ago.)
Exit Strategies Vital to Partnership Agreements
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IRS figures show that millions of people go into business with at least one other person in a partnership. However more than two out three fail to survive, according to AssociatedContent.com . This is where the partnership agreement plays an important role. They are also known as shareholders agreements or operating agreements for a corporation and LLC respectively. Within the... (posted by Nina 2 years 121 days ago.)
Fighting Back is the Best Defense Against a Frivolous Lawsuit

"Heather" was at her desk, reviewing accounts receivable reports. She grimaced as she saw the unpaid invoices from HiSpeed Technologies, Inc. She had done great work for them, and they continually praised her efforts - but what started out as a rough cash flow patch for them was turning into one excuse after another. Just as she wondered how she would ever collect the debt, there was a knock... (posted by Nina 2 years 174 days ago.)