Women in Business
Empowerment Through Entrepreneurism 
                 Published By Caroline Z. Worley, Small Business Attorney at Anthony Law, LLC
 
October 2009                                                                                                                                       Issue 10
The Consequences of Calling An Employee an Independent Contractor
 By  Julie Phillips, J.D., Anthony Law, LLC
 
Julie Phillips
Small business owners often get the pitch from various news outlets, accountants, and even legal counsel that one of the most economical ways to run a business is to classify your workers as independent contractors.  However, what many do not tell is the consequences of classifying a worker as an independent contractor incorrectly - it can have a serious financial impact on your business.  Read more.

Introducing "The Entrepreneur Group"
 
Mary McCarthy PhotoI am excited to introduce a new program developed to overcome challenges faced by many of our small business owners.  I constantly hear individuals express this desire, "I want to own my own business and control my income and destiny".  But what does it really mean to own our own business?  For many of us it means debt, long hours, and the overwhelming requirement to know all the aspects of running a business.  Read more.
Social Media - Organizational Strategies that Really Work! Miriam Bogard
By:Miriam Bogard
 
One can't go anywhere without seeing someone buried in a Blackberry or sounds of cell phones ringing like a symphony.  Social media is the means of communicating in today's culture.  The question remains, what skills are needed to use it?  What systems and plans can be created to benefit from it, and how much time can be dedicated to manage it?
Read More.
Dress for Success in the City  
 Molly Fanning
By: Molly Fanning
Sex in the City is coming back with more fabulous styles and oh those shoes! The styles are fun, but not for work. Women have been influenced by the sexy clothes worn by the characters of the TV show and movies. Image experts remind us that these are costumes better left to the big screen.  Read more.
Don't Forget these 2009 Tax Breaks!
Plan to exploit them before they expire Mary Slane
 
The year goes by, you get busy ... and tax-saving opportunities slip away. So as a reminder, this article is here to reacquaint you with some of the notable federal tax breaks offered this year. Read more
Leasing in a Down Market
By Gregory Schenk, The Schenk Company   Greg Schenk
 
In many areas around the country, the office market is experiencing its highest vacancy rate in years. What does this mean to brokers, tenants, and owners of commercial real estate? For brokers, it is a great time to brush up on skills in tenant representation to ensure that you are ready to help your clients realize the opportunities available to them. Read more.
 
 
The Most Important Issues a Small Business Owner Must Address 
Caroline Worley  
As a small business attorney and a small business owner,
 I have compiled a list of the most important business issues a small business or entreprenuer must address. This list includes items such as forming an entity, getting your contracts in writing, protecting your business assets, writing a business plan, and obtaining funding for your business, among others. See a recent article in Business First that discusses these issues.     Click here.  
 
I have also suppiled a more detailed version of these issues in a Free Report at: www.ohiowomeninbusiness.com
 
Do you Expect Your Business to Die when You Do?  
 Pat Carpenter
V.P. Business Development, Sequent
Do you expect your business to die when you do? If your goal is for your business to thrive, how do you intend to harvest the investment you've made? If you want your business to provide a continuous income stream after you're ready to move on, think out and plan the transfer of ownership. Read More. 
 
 
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