When it comes to running a small business, there is so much business owners need to know and do. From developing and growing the business’ offerings; building and maintaining client relationships; marketing; growing the team, and managing cash flow.

When it comes to what small business owners can do to protect their businesses? What do small business owners need to know, and need to do, to get their ducks in a row and protect the business they’re building?

Originally Published in Valiant CEO

Tracey Mylecharane is an entrepreneur in the legal industry, having founded her own business, a virtual law practice, just under 3 years ago. Tracey has been in the law for just over 18 years, & when it comes to what can go wrong in business there is nothing she hasn’t seen.

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