“You manage machines and lead people.” Impacting words spoken to a doctoral student who was loving her organizational developmental course, and grateful it wasn’t stats. I carry those words close to me as I transitioned from a doctoral candidate, to graduate, to...
Intellectual property protection is critical to fostering innovation. Intellectual property laws help protect those ideas and concepts that underpin your startup. A major part of your competitive advantage and attractiveness to investors is how well defined — and well...
Merchant cash advances have been gaining popularity as a short-term business tool in recent years. Although a merchant cash advance may look like a good deal, the quick cash could really cost you. Let’s take a deeper look at what a merchant cash advance is and why you...
In 2020, 59 million Americans considered themselves freelancers; that’s 36% of the U.S. workforce. That number is expected to surpass 90 million by 2025. This has attracted the attention of both the legal and tax systems. The difference in the legal obligations...
Most startups collect some form of secure information in digital form. The collection, use and disclosure of this information is regulated under federal, state and even some International laws. As a startup business, it is important to safeguard customer data so that...
Building a successful business is most certainly easier to do with a well-constructed business strategy plan in your hands. It’s important to understand what’s essential to any business plan, what’s appropriate for your venture, and what it takes to ensure success. In...
