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Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Small Business

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December 12, 2018 4:45 PM Tyler Edmondson

Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Small Business

Starting a small business is an exciting venture. There are thousands of successful small businesses, but there are as many more that failed. The possibility of not being successful shouldn’t keep you from following your passion, what will keep you going is playing it smart- work smarter, not harder my friend would always say. Business ownership requires a lot of hard work, but once you work out the kinks and avoid common mistakes, you will have a thriving business to pass on to your family.

Making mistakes is a part of life, but so is learning from them. Same goes with running a business. The good news is there are helpful tools and advisors you can get advice from. Here are a few mistakes some owners make that jeopardize the future of their business.

  • Not planning for a future when you are no longer in the picture. This doesn’t necessarily mean after you die, but maybe when you leave the company to someone else or retire. Accidents happen, and you will want to be prepared. If you leave without a plan in place, it could be difficult for anyone else to take over, or the wrong person could step in your place. You also don’t want to leave inheritance questions or fights among your family as many owners want to leave the business to their children. Be sure everything is in order, and you have a plan laid out.
  • Not choosing the right business structure can hurt. There are different options, and some can provide more protection from personal liability than others.
  • Not having a business plan from the beginning. Having a plan can create a roadmap and help you set and achieve goals for your businesses success. It can lead to profitability and possible investors.

Business Law Attorneys in Wylie

As I said, you will make mistakes; there is no way around it. Some will be minor, and others will require a professional to help you with. The goal is to stay out of court, save money, and keep your business going. The attorneys at Edmondson Law, PLLC can help you avoid these and other common mistakes. They can also answer any questions you have while running your business. To get your business off to a good start, contact the offices of Edmondson Law, PLLC to help prepare you for the unexpected and avoid any legal matters in the future. Contact us at 972-442-8326 or visit us at www.wylietxlaw.com to view the services we provide.

Information, Not Legal Advice. We provide the information on this website as a public service. The legal landscape is constantly changing and being modified by state law and case law. As a result, we cannot promise that this information is always up-to-date and reflective of the most current jurisprudence.

We do not intend this information to be legal advice. By providing this information, we are not acting as your lawyer. If you need legal advice, you should contact a lawyer through our number (972) 442-8326 or contact another attorney of your choosing.

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