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Pros & Cons Of Non-Compete Agreements

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In-demand candidates may decline a job opportunity if they will be required to sign a non-compete agreement. Costs to enforce non-compete agreements are high. Mike Freed is a shareholder in Gunster’s Jacksonville, Florida office. The best candidates may not sign. They may even quit.

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Testing Your Entrepreneurial IQ

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But tales of entrepreneurs becoming multimillionaires focus attention on the financial rewards without revealing the business and personal challenges and costs associated with being in charge. Plus, successful business owners can reap major economic bounties. Develop products and services that customers will purchase. ?

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Smells Like Money: The Business of Waste Management

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a dumpster rental and waste hauling company in both Orlando and Jacksonville, Fla. I should have, but we didn’t, and it cost us a lot of money.” Instead, it presents an opportunity to adapt to the market’s environment and provide services that match the demand of an evolving customer base.