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Phantom Stocks and Employee Retention

As a business owner, you understand the importance of employee retention, especially when it comes to the Rock Stars of your company, like: Your assistant who keeps you on task and anticipates your needs before you know you need stuff;...

How to Interact with Potential Customers

So, you want to make a sale. This is a crucial part of doing business—without being able to sell something and get other people interested, you really just have a hobby. Interacting with a potential customer to make a sale...

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Buy Your Freedom

What does it mean to be free? Most people’s definitions are probably very similar. Some might see freedom as the ability to do what you want when you want to. Others may find that a bit hedonistic. Regardless of how...

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Don’t Discuss the Sausage Factory

Otto von Bismark once said, “Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.” Now, you may not think this quote applies to you, but it’s applicable to all entrepreneurs and sales teams. Customers don’t care...

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All the World’s a Sale

When asked about sales, people often say “I’m not a salesperson.” It’s a point of pride for them, too, as if selling something is twisted, ignoble, scammy, or fraudulent. This couldn’t be more wrong. LIFE IS SALES. If you don’t...

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What You Need to Know About the New General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”)

You have probably received a lot of notifications in the past few days, alerting you that all your favorite vendors have updated their Privacy Policy. Here’s what they’re talking about. The European Union General Data Protection Regulation With so much...

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New York Councilman Proposes a Right to Disconnect

It’s all too common: You get home from work and receive an urgent email from your boss, you’re vacationing on the beach when you get a text from the office, you’re enjoying the weekend with your family when you get...

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Top 5 Things Every Employer Should Know About Age Discrimination

As the bulk of the American workforce ages, it is increasingly important for employers to understand the protections afforded to older employees. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) is a federal law that protects employees over 40 from employment...

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Under Proposed DOL Rule, Employees May Have to Give Up Their Tips

Thanks to a new regulation that’s in the works, the tip you leave for your waiter may soon be shared with dishwashers and busboys, or even used to spiff up the restaurant’s decor. On December 4, 2017, the U.S. Department...

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To Protect Victims of Sexual Harassment, Lawmakers Take Aim at Employment Contracts

In the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein investigation and the #MeToo campaign, some lawmakers at the federal and state level are proposing legislation which they believe would protect and support the victims of sexual harassment. Their efforts have highlighted two...