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When a rogue partner makes off with your clients
Cassie Mariol, New Philadelphia, Ohio I started a janitorial service, Complete Janitorial Solutions, and my sister joined me as an equal partner. In January, I told her I would like to get out of th… more »
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When a rogue partner makes off with your clients
fsbquest wrote 4 days ago: Cassie Mariol, New Philadelphia, Ohio I started a janitorial service, Complete Janitorial Solution … more »
To fire or not to fire - the ethics of the layoff
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arlittle wrote 1 month ago: The problem of what to do with an underused employee presents ethical quandaries for one small busi … more »
How to shed a deadbeat partner
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arlittle wrote 1 month ago: Dissolving business partnerships is more like divorce than divestment. Mandy Hinrichsen, Drexel Hill … more »
Setting prices for a new line of business
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arlittle wrote 1 month ago: A pressure-washing business owner checks with Ask FSB for advice on setting prices for a new line of … more »
Pricing marketing services
arlittle wrote 1 month ago: Yolanda asked FSB how to determine the fees for her freelance paralegal service. How do you determin … more »
How can I keep my retirement plan?
emilymaltby wrote 1 month ago: Does your company use a Roth 401(k) plan? How do you handle the accounting? Discuss your situation i … more »
Shopping for the best business insurance policy
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arlittle wrote 1 month ago: Nikki is trying to find insurance for her business. How did you shop around for insurance? Share you … more »
How to Avoid Deadbeat Clients
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arlittle wrote 2 months ago: Paula is having problems getting customers to pay for services. Have you ever had problems getting c … more »
Finding funding for rural businesses
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arlittle wrote 2 months ago: Kim needs funding to grow her rural commerical satellite business. Do you have a business in a rural … more »
Lots of money but always broke
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arlittle wrote 2 months ago: Carolyn’s family needs help with managing cash flow in their businesses. How do you keep track … more »
How do I set prices?
arlittle wrote 2 months ago: Gary has minimal profits and wants to know how to calculate a markup. Have you recently raised your … more »
What makes a successful loan application?
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arlittle wrote 2 months ago: Frederick, owner of On Point PDS, asked FSB what banks are looking for when evaluating loan applicat … more »
How to be an award-winning business
arlittle wrote 3 months ago: Linda asked FSB about her business being considered for awards or lists. Has your business been cons … more »
When to start filing your business taxes
scowley wrote 3 months ago: Karen Alice Cobb wrote in to Ask FSB to find out how to deal with taxes on a very low-net-worth busi … more »
Is Drive Time Overtime?
arlittle wrote 3 months ago: Reader Tim is questioning overtime laws for driving. How do you handle overtime pay at your business … more »
Finding health and retirement coverage
arlittle wrote 3 months ago: Scott asked FSB about moving his health care insurance and 401k to the same provider. Are your healt … more »
Write offs for Small Biz Owners
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arlittle wrote 3 months ago: Randy wants to know how to reduce his tax burden through depreciation. Have you taken advantage of d … more »
Freebies and cost-cutting: slump survival tactics
arlittle wrote 3 months ago: Reader Mike asked FSB’s advice on surviving the dipping economy. How are you beating the slump … more »
Signs of the times
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arlittle wrote 3 months ago: Jorge needs help finding customers for his sign walker business. Do you have any tips for him? … more »
