The 4 Phases of Business: How to Thrive from Startup to Exit

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Every business has a life cycle. Whether you’re just launching your first side hustle or preparing to step away from a thriving company, your business falls into one of four essential phases: startup, optimization, scaling, and exit. Each phase comes with unique challenges—and incredible opportunities. Understanding where you are, and what you should be doing […]

The CPA-Lawyer Advantage: Smarter Planning for Small Businesses

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If you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably bounced between your CPA and your attorney more times than you’d like to admit. One tells you to ask the other. The other tells you, “That’s a tax issue, not legal.” And somehow you’re left in the middle—still unsure what to do. It’s confusing, frustrating, and usually […]

Tax & Legal 360: The In-Person Experience You Can’t Miss

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Everything changes when you’re in the room. One hallway conversation can lead to a six-figure referral partnership. One live session can unlock a tax strategy that saves your client thousands. One dinner with growth-minded professionals can recharge your confidence and reshape your future. This kind of experience doesn’t happen on Zoom. It happens in person, […]

6 Types of LLCs Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know

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You’ve probably heard that forming an LLC is a smart move for protecting your business and assets. But did you know there are six main types of LLCs—and two bonus variations—that each serve very different purposes? In this guide, we’ll break down exactly what those types are, who should use them, and how choosing the […]

Why You Need Your Own Family Office (And How to Set It Up)

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When most people hear the term “family office,” they imagine billionaires with private jets, private investment advisors, and fancy offices. But guess what? You already have a family office — it might just be the third bedroom down the hall with a hide-a-bed in it. And that’s more than enough to start building serious tax […]

Bookkeeping for Beginners: Organize Your Business Finances

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Starting your own business feels incredible—until reality hits: you’re also now the bookkeeper. If you’re wondering, “How do I even start my bookkeeping?”, you’re not alone. We’ve been there. So have thousands of business owners we’ve coached—some who got it right early, and some who learned the hard way. Good news? You don’t have to figure it […]

6 Ways to Protect Your Home From a Lawsuit

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For most of us, our home is one of our most valuable assets. It truly is our “castle,” but can also be one of our most vulnerable assets. Although we need to protect it at all costs, we face several dilemmas that create significant hurdles to protecting the complete value of our home from a […]

How to Sell Your Business: What Every Owner Needs to Know Before Exiting

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Thinking about selling your business? Whether you’re ready to move on or just exploring your options, selling a business is a major financial and emotional decision—and it’s not as simple as listing it and waiting for offers. If you want to increase your business valuation, attract serious buyers, and secure the best deal possible, there’s […]