Legal Bits For Business

Legal Bits Episode #112 – Your Collective Gut If you ask an entrepreneur how they make decisions, many will probably shrug and suggest it comes down to a gut feeling. Sometimes the impulse misses important details, and an idea gets more complicated. Other times the quick reaction is exactly what is needed to start [...] The post Episode 112 Laura Best appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #111 – Storied Ending         Some people just know what they want to do. The vision makes goals practical, and achievable goals are a great motivator. Many entrepreneurs know what they want to do. A business or a product is the means, not the end, and the goal is always clearly [...] The post Episode 111 Erin Duffy appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #110 – Painter’s Practice        If you want something enough, you are willing to put in the work required. Even with natural talent and abilities, turning a hobby into a business requires practice and patience. Most entrepreneurs at some point question if their efforts are worth the time invested. Yet a [...] The post Episode 110 Linda Snouffer appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #109 – Crafty Business      People say if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. This is a driving force for most entrepreneurs. While the hours may be long and the tasks may be difficult, it seems easier to invest in your own business than [...] The post Episode 109 Beth Riegger appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #108 – Unique Value    The difference between a good business idea and an actually good business is often the people involved. Connections are about people, not ideas or accolades. A savvy business owner understands the importance of building relationships and embracing uniqueness. With a house full of boys – dogs [...] The post Kari Switala Episode 108 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #107 – Here’s the Deal   Sometimes an entrepreneur needs to cash out – or cash in. Businesses can evolve and take on a life of their own, and if the value of the business suggests it can survive with almost anyone at the wheel, it might be time to sell [...] The post Andy Kocemba Episode 107 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #106 – Just Try Again In life, the hits are inevitable. Good days come, and bad days do, too. The bruises left by the painful experiences make the bad days seem to linger longer than the good days, and the strength necessary to get back up seems too much to muster. [...] The post Barb Greenberg Episode 106 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #105 – Serial Senior For some entrepreneurs, the world is a series of opportunities. There are problems everywhere, and every problem can have a solution. With the effort and time necessary, a serial entrepreneur can pack several lifetimes of experience into a full life. The trick is turning the adventure into [...] The post Nancy Chakrin Episode 105 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #104 – Organized Transition     Some businesses capitalize on necessary services; everyone needs food, everyone needs insurance. Eventually, everyone needs to go through end of life planning. Even though the process may look different for each individual, there are plenty of details to consider with care, estate planning, and even funeral [...] The post Meg Miller Episode 104 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #103 – Storybook Ending    Sometimes a good story almost writes itself. A crafty entrepreneur will seize the opportunity when it presents itself. The words must be put on paper, and some branding must be done. Even a good story is only as effective as the work behind it. Yet sometimes [...] The post Dennis and Karen Vinar Episode 103 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #102 – Market Research   A business can only be as successful as its market. For any entrepreneur, an understanding of the market he or she wishes to occupy is a critical piece to building a thriving business. While the concept seems simple, few businesspeople truly invest in the time necessary [...] The post Ashlee Anvik and Thomas Wynants Episode 102 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #101 – High Steaks Almost every entrepreneur is unafraid of risk. Starting a business – especially with an idea for a new market – is risky. The chance of success is what makes it tempting, and the chance of failure is what makes most people keep their day jobs. Eventually, it [...] The post Thea Lopatka Episode 101 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #100 – The Century Mark A legacy matters, and a business owner understands the value in celebrating a legacy. If a farm is both recognized by an official program and stays in the family for 100 years, the farm is officially recorded as a Century Farm. Many farmers will celebrate the [...] The post Tricia Nissen Episode 100 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #99 – Lifelong Developer    If an opportunity presents itself, an entrepreneur seizes the moment. Even if the plan said to wait or to start at a different point, the keen businessperson understands the opening is critical to success. With the skill and passion to make the chance work, a new [...] The post David Schlotfeldt Episode 99 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #98 – What’s In A Name   A good business uses an effective name to describe either what or how things get done. For some businesses, picking a name can be easy. Other businesses need more creativity to put a message in a business name. Regardless, starting with a purposeful name [...] The post Rose McKinney Episode 98 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #97 – Assembling Success Imagine being able to piece together a business. Then, better yet, when a new opportunity or need pops up, imagine being able to pivot and maintain the same level of professionalism in an instant. Most entrepreneurs wish they could run an à la carte business plan, picking [...] The post Amy Lokken Episode 97 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #96 – Home Grown Many businesspeople choose careers in a field they understand or where they expect to excel. For entrepreneurs, the drive goes a bit deeper, as a business owner wants to care about the business. With personal motivation to see something succeed, the extra time and effort necessary to [...] The post Episode 96 Michelle Lubich appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #95 – Picture This It is a common misconception to think passions must overlap. For some, a motivation and a job may work together in perfect harmony. Many entrepreneurs, however, build multiple venues for passions. Rather than steal energy from one business, the contrasting opportunities often refine the person running the [...] The post Sandra Julian Episode 95 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #94 – Hawaiian Tan in Hours   A personal problem can lead to a great business idea, because chances are someone else has the same problem. The difference between a problem solver and an entrepreneur is making the solution a business and turning a profit. The chance to kill two birds [...] The post Mollie Michura Episode 94 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.

Legal Bits Episode #93 – Law of Preparation   Life often moves a million miles an hour. In those moments of potential chaos, being prepared makes it more manageable. Sometimes it is impossible to be truly ready for the twists and turns to come, though a little work ahead of time may save a [...] The post Rachel Schromen Episode 93 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.