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What NOT To Do When Starting A Business
It happens all the time, starting a business with a close friend sounds like a lot of fun…but it’s not always wine and roses. Priorities change and two people may soon have two completely different visions for the company long term. I’ve been to the school of hard knocks in regard to partnership, and I’ve seen it destroy others’ friendships over the years. So, think long and hard before going into a partnership and if you decide to move forward, be sure you have plans in place for things like an exit strategy if one partner wants out, financing the biz issues, time commitments etc. In my book, Your Idea, Inc. I have a survey that’s helpful to discuss with a potential partner before starting a business so as not to end a wonderful friendship but as a starting point, I recommend lots of dicsussion!
Making the Most of a New Year: College Admissions Advice for 9th and 10th Grade Students
The start of a new year is the perfect time for ninth and tenth grade students to embark on their college admissions process with energy and enthusiasm. In fact, decisions taken by ninth and tenth grade students over the coming weeks will shape their future in a big way, which is why I’m happy to…
Lessons from the St. Paul’s Rape Trial
The St Paul’s high school rape case verdict came in last Friday – and most headlines trumpet that 18-year-old accused rapist Owen Labrie got off easy, acquitted of the three most serious charges, including felony rape. But there are many good lessons from this trial, worth applauding, and myths that we need to debunk as…
School Shootings and Why Boys Need Boys
Amidst the shock, horror, grief, and fury over school shootings, we all look for the cause of the violence, and the solution to stopping the next attack. Some reason we need more guns — armed schoolteachers and guards. Others argue for fewer guns, regulated by stricter legislation. Mental health professionals maintain that we need better treatment and medication of troubled kids. Others blame allegedly reckless antidepressant overmedication by mental health professionals. The ferocious debate overlooks one …
Let’s Stop the Holiday “Fat Talk”
Weve made it through Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. But were just kicking off the worst season of the year for fat talk.