The Power of Sensational Words
After almost two years of going back and forth with US Patent & Trademark Office I recently obtained a registration for a client’s trademark. Upon notifying the client, his response was “sensational.” Reading that word put a huge smile on my face. I have received joyful responses to good news in the past but something […]
EASIEST WAY TO EARN AN MBA – WATCHING TV
I am a huge fan of both the television shows Shark Tank® and The Profit. Beyond the entertainment factor, they offer a wonderful business education for those who are looking. Every episode of each show has several recurring themes that every business owner should always take note of: planning, knowing your numbers, knowing when to […]
Do Not Wait for an Emergency
Hiring an Attorney is as Important to your Business as Getting a Check-Up is to your Health; Diagnose, Don’t Operate. I was looking for an article that explains to small business owners why they should hire an attorney as soon as they decide to go into business. Upon searching, I immediately found articles that […]
LEVERAGE your contracts to INCREASE your PROFITS; The importance of Clear Contracts in Business
LEVERAGE your contracts to INCREASE your PROFITS; The importance of Clear Contracts in Business I was recently a presenter for the July 2014 Institute of Management Consultants (“IMC”) C2M Webinar. As the name states the IMC is primarily made up of consultants, however, we discussed many of the same issues anyone with clients may face. […]
WHAT’S IN A NAME? – DON’T JUST BE CREATIVE, BE EDUCATED
We all would obviously love to give our companies, products, inventions, etc. names that are meaningful to us, have some sort of relevance in our personal lives, or are symbolic of a sentimental part of ourselves, but let’s face it, this is business. When it comes to branding, more important than any of this, is […]
LEGAL EVENT CONSIDERATIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF A RELEASE
Live events are hot right now. You have invested countless hours and a chunk of change into a live event that you know will build your positive reputation, grow your audience, and ultimately create buzz enough to sell your higher ticket programs or items. A seamlessly run event is what will get attendees to sign […]
EMAIL MARKETERS BEWARE: If your list contains any Canadian resident you must be aware of this new law.
I am not a Canadian attorney. I am just alerting you to the passing of this new law and how it may affect your business even if you are NOT a Canadian business-owner. The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has updated and enacted an act to regulate electronic advertising and commercial activities that appears […]
REDSKINS lose their Trademark Registration, but not necessarily the war
The Redskins trademark was cancelled, now what? They will most likely continue to use it and continue to battle it out in the courts. Though they have previously done this and had the ruling was overturned, the cancellation of their trademark as disparaging does not mean that they can no longer use it. What they […]
Force Majeure – Force MaWhat
Force Majeure. If you have ever read a contract, most likely included in it was a provision called Force Majeure. Force Majeure, in literal translation from French, means “superior or irresistible power.” Its use in contracts stateside has been defined as “an event that is a result of the elements of nature, as opposed to […]
DO NOT USE YOUR WORK EMAIL FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN WORK
I see it time and time again, a client or potential client emails me from their work email when the basis of our relationship has no association with their work. Let’s make this simple: if you are seeking to pursue a project unrelated to your present job DO NOT USE YOUR WORK EMAIL. WHY: • […]
