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“We Have an Operating Agreement… Somewhere”
The document you signed years ago may be the most dangerous thing in your business
May 14
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The Contractor Who Isn’t
What you call someone doesn’t determine what they are — and the government doesn’t care about your paperwork
May 4
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April 2026
The Hiring Risk Everyone Thinks Went Away
Non-competes are still around and even where they aren't, it doesn’t mean what you think it does
Apr 29
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Mike Lang
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The Cyber Wake-Up Call Your Business Actually Needs
What Claude Mythos tells us about our vulnerabilities — and what to do about it
Apr 13
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December 2025
Stop Guessing
How to Know If Your Business Is Actually Compliant
Dec 15, 2025
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Mike Lang
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November 2025
Inflation Has Flattened, but Vendor Prices Haven’t—How to Renegotiate Contracts as we head into 2026
We’re in a peculiar moment for small business owners.
Nov 17, 2025
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Mike Lang
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Breaking Through Negotiation Impasse
When Deals Hit a Wall
Nov 3, 2025
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October 2025
Getting Your Business Ready for Financing
A Proactive Guide
Oct 30, 2025
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Mike Lang
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When Big Deals Go Sideways
Lessons from Zions Bank and the Cantor Funds
Oct 20, 2025
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The October Business Reset
Why Smart Entrepreneurs Clean House Before Year-End
Oct 6, 2025
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The $500 (or More) Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Quick note: I usually send this newsletter on Mondays, but this week got away from me.
Oct 2, 2025
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Mike Lang
September 2025
The Hidden Costs of Going into Business with Family and Friends
Starting a company with family or friends feels natural — until money, roles, and resentment creep in. Here’s how to protect both.
Sep 22, 2025
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