Starting a new business? DON’T “do it yourself”
Do It Yourself can cost you time and money in the long run. Get professional help to do it right the first time.
Understanding Copyright
Copyright protects against people manufacturing counterfeit copies of the product you make and sell.
New York’s Best Lawyers
Matthew Van Ryn has been selected again among the top lawyers in New York, by judges, other lawyers, and – most importantly – by his clients. Six years in a row with Martindale’s top client service rating – “Platinum”
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 […]
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 […]
Subscription Plans Disrupt Traditional Billing Models for Law Firms, Give Clients Greater Control
On Demand Legal Services – Creating New Value-Focused Client Relationships.
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.
Panelist at SU Law Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium
Matthew Van Ryn was a panelist at Syracuse University Law School’s Fifth Annual Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium on April 12, 2019.
When Does Business “Take Root”?
I read a really interesting article in Forbes recently, which is linked below. We’ve all read the statistics about how small businesses account for the vast majority of job growth (and innovation) in this country. But when does a “start-up” turn into a “scale up” – that is, a business that is truly growing and […]
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 […]