There are many misconceptions about ESOPs today, sometimes in the business press, and sometimes by professionals from various fields.  With all this misinformation and misconceptions about ESOPs, it can be difficult – if not impossible – for the average business…

Introduction From rising fuel prices, rising commodity prices, clients filing bankruptcy on their payables to clients not paying due to adverse credit climates, business is a challenging endeavor for any line of work. The fact of the matter is that…

There are many misconceptions about ESOPs today, sometimes in the business press, and sometimes by professionals from various fields.  With all this misinformation and misconceptions about ESOPs, it can be difficult – if not impossible – for the average business…

Introduction Last month, we examined the selection of which entity to choose based on the perspective of the proprietor through the lens of the Limited Liability Company.  To recap last month’s conclusion: Limited Liability Companies are becoming more popular.  This…

More and more business owners are asking me that question these days.  Given the recent performance of the US economy and stock market, it’s a very fair question. My answer is generally in two parts.  First, for most business owners,…