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The NSBN Advantage    Summer 2002

Business Management Services

by Sharon J. Altman, Partner

Picture these three scenarios.

Scene 1:  A very busy director of photography is going on location—this time for four months—and wonders how he’s going to handle paying his bills while he’s away.  Scene 2:  A prominent actress has just found the dream house she wants to buy, but is about to leave town for a long film shoot and needs someone to follow through on the closing for her.  Scene 3:  An up-and-coming actor is finally making money, but uncertain about the future.  He wants to invest wisely and arrange his finances now so that if there is a sudden downturn in his career, he won’t have to worry.

All three of our players just don’t have the time—or inclination—to deal with the day-to-day details of their financial lives. Besides that, they may have limited business or financial background, or no interest in it.

They need—and often welcome—expert guidance and advice to help them make important decisions regarding their financial affairs.  All three need business managers!

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One of NSBN’s several practice specialties is what we refer to as our business management practice—a term that can easily be misleading to the uninitiated.  At first glance, it may sound (quite logically!) as if this department works with small and/or mid-sized businesses.  But in fact, our business management clients are primarily individuals in the entertainment industry as well as other high net worth individuals.  (Our Entrepreneurial Services specialists actually service our small and mid-sized business clients.)

If you enjoy a round of golf and good fellowship at beautiful El Caballero Country Club,

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November 4, 2002

10th Annual
NSBN Golf Tournament