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What are some good open-ended questions to ask a CPA when starting a new business? The most important question to ask is what type of Corporation do they recommend you set up for this business as it has tax consequences and may make selling stock an option...

What is a business continuity plan, and how is it used? I would assume this is how a business will transition under new leadership or ownership and this is the plan designed to make this seamless.

What are good ways to attract clients for our business? The same way you catch fish you go where the fish are, use the bait the fish like, and spend enough time in that location to catch all the fish you need. HOW TO ATTRACT CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS Decide who your target...

Is the advertising business becoming more concentrated? Just the opposite as there are more advertising vehicles available now than in my life as you now have endless digital as well as traditional advertising mediums available.

How do I approach a business to advertise my service? Why would a business want to advertise your services? That is the question you need to answer. If there would be a beneficial reason for them to cross-promote, etc. then they might.

Why do businesses need organizational structures? There needs to be accountability for each division with a leadership structure in place with given responsibilities. If not you have chaos with no clear flow charge who is responsible for what.

How do you motivate demoralized employees? There is not a circumstance where you should ever have a demoralized employee as once someone is broken (their confidence and trust in your leadership) it is not always fixable.

Which is the best business in this century, and what are the structures for running a business? Let's go with the top 5 Microsoft changed how we use computers FedEx and UPS made the world smaller Apple changed how we listen to music and why we love our phones? Amazon...

What are some good questions to consider when choosing a bank for your small business? HOW TO CHOOSE A BANK FOR YOUR BUSINESS Do you have a local representative you can speak with in person? Will they give you a line of credit? Are they easy to work with? Do they want...

Do you think we are responsible for our bad choices? WHO ELSE IS? At some point, we have to stop blaming others for the choices we make because we made them NO ONE ELSE. Taking responsibility for your actions and choices is the first step to becoming successful. Read...