About Cliff Ennico

THE GREATEST MOTIVATOR, AND HOW TO HARNESS IT

The key to success with any resolution – personal, business or otherwise – is will power. We all start out with the best of intentions, but when you set yourself a goal and fail to reach it, it’s always because you quit at some point. Read more »

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How to Respond to Bogus Online Customer Reviews

Don't let a negative online comment or review give your company a black eye, especially if you know it's bogus! Here's how to handle the situation. Read More »

BUYING A BUSINESS WITHOUT A LAWYER . . . DON’T!

Think you want to DIY when buying a business? Think again! Small business legal expert Cliff Ennico shares this cautionary tale to keep you from making the same mistake. Read More »

Is Your Buy-Sell Agreement Working for You?

Buy-sell agreements deal with the common situation in which an owner of a small business either wants to leave the company or needs to be forced out. There is a right way and a wrong way to set this up. Make sure you set it up the right way! Read More »

What to Do When the Phone Stops Ringing

Whenever the phone stops ringing, or doesn’t ring as often as it used to, you should be concerned. Never assume that it’s a short-term problem: there’s usually a reason for it. You have to find out just what’s going on out there. Here are some questions you need to ask, and the steps you need to take. Read More »

The Real "American Pickers"

You do realize, don’t you, that so-called “reality shows” on television are not real? Read More »

Spreading Out the Taxes on Lottery Winnings

“I have an unusual question for you. If I win a large prize in the lottery, should/could I establish a non-profit corporation to receive the prize? I asked a financial advisor about this and he said that I could do this, and also have the identity of the manager (me) hidden from the public. Read More »

Homer’s “Iliad” and the Federal Budget Debate

Anyone trying to figure out the mood of the American voter right now is bound to be scratching their heads. Read More »

Can You Punish Employees for Things They Say on Facebook?

“I run a small advertising agency with about 10 employees. Given the nature of our work, our employees spend much of their time online, especially on the social media websites including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Read More »

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How to Sell Successfully on eBay - Advice from the Pros

Last week I gave a presentation on Internet sales taxes at the eighth annual eBay Radio party in Las Vegas – a confab of some of the top eBay sellers in the United States and Canada. For those of you who don’t know, eBay has its own Internet radio station with a variety of programs to help people become more proficient at selling stuff on eBay. Read More »

What Makes a Fair Consulting Contract

Before you sign a consulting contract with your next client, make sure you know the MUST INCLUDE points to keep it fair and protect your business. Small Business Legal and Tax expert Cliff Ennico has this free advice. Read More »

Finding “Satisfaction” As an Entrepreneur Even When “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”

It’s sum . . . sum . . . summertime. Time to throw away the business books and do some brainless “beach reading”. Except when you write a small business column, you see entrepreneurial advice in just about any book you pick up. It goes with the territory. Truth is, you can get business lessons from just about anyone in any field. Read More »

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