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• Setting up Your Board of Directors or Advisors
  

  Setting up a “Board” can be one of the greatest keys to success for an entrepreneur.  Face it, being an entrepreneur can be a lonely business.  Having a Board of Directors or Advisors will be a ‘support team’ in many ways; giving encouragement, advice, and guidance regarding your vision and goals.  Don’t think your business is too small to implement this strategy.  I love to discuss the ‘Board’ and the importance in plays in the life and success of an entrepreneur at any stage of business. This ‘board’ concept is an important tax strategy, legal strategy and business strategy. First, from the point of view of a tax strategy, the existence of a board creates the opportunity for an excellent tax write-off. We all should be holding regular board meetings, if not quarterly, at least annually. This is an opportunity to deduct some travel, dining and entertainment with your board ... Read more
• How to Start Your Own Charity
  

  I think most people dream of doing more charitable work and giving to others. It’s an amazing feeling to lift and bless another. For some, just donating some time and giving what they can financially is all they can do, and there is certainly nothing wrong with that. Oh, how the world would benefit if more of us could just do a little something more to help others in charitable ways. But for others, their dream is a little more grand. Some have the goal to start their own charity. Create their own 501(c)3 or charitable organization. A project that they can control with a board of directors, have fundraisers and events, and maybe even do a little more to impact our society and those in need. I’m writing this article for those ambitious souls that want to start a legitimate non-profit charity. At it’s most basic level a charity ... Read more