Whether you decide to go into business with your best friend or a complete stranger, albeit one with the right talents to take your business to the next level, it’s important to hammer out a great agreement between the parties before launching the business. All other things being equal, we suggest any partnership be structured…
Privacy policies are an essential component to any social media account or website. A privacy policy is a straightforward policy, usually found as a link on your site. It informs users what personal information is being collected from their visit to your website, how that information is stored, and how it is used. Although the…
When you’re laying a strong legal foundation for your business, it’s important that your attorney understands you, your business plan, and financials. Why? A business’ legal issues don’t exist in a vacuum; they’re impacted by everything from benchmarks to financing. If your attorney doesn’t have a strong overview of your business and a general understanding…
My clients and I often notice that success in business growth requires organizational planning, leadership and talent management. Denver based, Liesa Taylor, is an organizational development and human resources consultant with years of experience helping all sizes of companies grow their management and employee teams (and she’s a friend of EmergeCounsel). She was just featured…
Many companies today are launched with multiple cofounders. While this is the best option for many start-ups, it also presents its own potential legal issues. One thing that you and your cofounders may not know is that the attorney you retain to represent the company does not also represent you or your cofounders’ personal best…
At several points in your business cycle, you are likely to seek out investors to help fund your growth and future innovations. How you approach your investor agreements, from the first round of financing to the last, can have a huge impact on your business. It pays to think strategically when dealing with any investor…
Whether you are in the start-up phase or a more established business, it might be time to consider consulting with a skilled business attorney. An attorney can help you establish sound business agreements and best practices that can protect you and your assets for years to come.
We have talked quite a bit about small business growth and taking your emerging business to the next level. One way to expand your reach into a broader market is by partnering with a big company to produce and market your product. Below are some key steps to take before diving into any big business partnerships:
As you wind down the calendar year, now is a good time to review your business goals and organize your business for the new year. During the holiday lull, take some time to run through this year-end small business checklist to help start 2016 on the right foot:
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. ~Mark Twain If you are finally ready to take the plunge and start that new business you’ve been dreaming about, congratulations! Embracing the world of entrepreneurship can be liberating, exciting and daunting…