Republished from the October 2006 issue of my newsletter: Happy Halloween! We may no longer be afraid of the ghosts and goblins that scared us as children, but what about the ghosts of our pasts …
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Master Your Employment Relationships from Job Post to Termination
(Originally published in Enterprising Women Magazine, Fall 2015 issue) I am often asked what has been the biggest challenge in my business. I am almost always embarrassed to admit that my answer is …
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Sexual Harassment Training Deadline Less than Two Months Away
Are You in Compliance Yet? You have fewer than two months to train all of your New York employees, regardless of the size of your workforce. Last year, New York State mandated training for all …
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No, You Can’t Sample Employee Work for Free
I love free trials as much as the next person. Maybe it started at Baskin-Robbins, where we got those tiny spoons to taste the 31 flavors--which I've heard they won't let you sample during the same …
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Nance L. Schick Discusses Attorney-Client Expectations with Urban Freedom Magazine
Below is Nance's full submission to Urban Freedom Magazine regarding how to choose a lawyer when you have a startup budget: Choosing a lawyer for your small business is a big decision. Ideally, you …
Advantages and Disadvantages of Working with Independent Contractors
Independent contractors and employees are two very distinct types of workers. Employees typically want to go to work for one employer and have that employer take care of the various aspects of running …
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Ways to Automate Tasks Without Losing the Human Touch
People close to me know that I am a bit of a process nerd. I love efficient systems that generate effective results. After all, some of my best training came from the international air operations at …
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Review of THE 1-PAGE MARKETING PLAN by Allan Dib
In full disclosure, I was sent a review copy of this book. But I was asked for honest feedback, and here it is (including on myself). I fancied myself a bit better at marketing than most people, …
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Your Privacy Obligations Haven’t Changed Much, Although the Format of Information Has
In preparation for next week's Free Law Talk on Cybersecurity, I have updated the handout from the continuing education course I teach on the same topic. Below are some key reminders regarding your …
Even the Smallest Businesses Benefit from Boards of Advisors
When I moved into the WeWork space I am renting through the end of March, I couldn't wait to start hosting events to bring my communities together. I spent September through December hosting …
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