5 Major Intellectual Property Mistakes Businesses Make
In working with small businesses we consistently see mistakes that the owners of these businesses could easily avoid if only they were made aware. Here are 5 Intellectual Property mistakes to know and avoid: 1. Picking the Wrong Brand Name. When you start your business and choose a name, more thought should go into this […]
Yes, You Need to Consider Legal Issues if You Own a Business
Delivering your product & services requires that you consider certain legal issues: I recently attended a conference held by my coach and advisor in which he introduced and focused on the idea that one of the main parts of every business is the physical plant or factory. Your physical plant has to be in alignment […]
OREO® The Tastiest Trademark
As a child my favorite snack food was OREO®. We always had a tin box (I believe one of my mom’s shoe boxes) that fit the bag of OREO® perfectly. All my friends knew the box, its location, and its contents, and went for it as soon as they walked in the house. I suppose […]
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 […]
