Understanding Copyright
Copyright protects against people manufacturing counterfeit copies of the product you make and sell.
If You Want Happy (Repeat) Customers, Be Consistent!
Years before I became a lawyer in private practice, I used to help run a tech marketing and publicity firm with offices in 5 cities. At our peak, we did over $25 million a year in sales, and had a staff of 250 people working full-time for some of the best-known companies in the world. […]
Most Businesses Need Partners
The simple fact is that (almost) none of us are perfect. We all have special talents and skills. And we all have certain limitations. One person may be an outstanding technology person, but have no idea about marketing. Another may be a whiz at accounting and finance, but not really understand how to manage and […]
The Life Cycle of a Business
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of being on a panel to discuss how to start, grow and protect your business. We also discussed what to do, or how to plan ahead for when your business partners may want to break up. We certainly had a great time, thanks to our host, […]
Coronavirus Disaster Relief Funding Information
Hello, friends. I hope everyone is doing well in these difficult times. Social distancing is helping to slow the spread of the virus, but its collateral damage to local businesses has been swift and hard for some people to manage. Government funding is available, as many of you know. But the various advice and newsletters […]
Fractional Executives – Have You Heard About This New Trend?
Fractional Executives provide growing companies with access to experience professionals in the area of finance, information technology and legal services. Having an expert “on call” is a smart strategy for many growing businesses.
Basic Tax Considerations When Buying a Business
During the last couple months, I have had a surge of business purchases or sales. I thought this would be a good time to share some basic observations about the tax implications of buying or selling a business. The video below will provide you with some pluses and minuses, from a tax perspective, of buying […]
Starting a New Business in the New Year
The New Year is a great time for new beginnings, like starting a new business!
If You Plan to Have Partners in Your New Business …
Starting a new business often requires building a team of people for the business. Some may be outside consultants, like an accountant, a lawyer and an insurance agent. But other people may partner with you in running your business. It’s easier to build something new when you have the help and experience of one or […]
Filing for Trademarks to Protect Your Business Name
Once you’ve set up a business entity and started selling your products or services, one of the next steps is to file for trademark protection. Trademarks protect things like your business name, your web site, and the names of your products or services. You can even file to protect any logos that you might use […]
