The Not-So-Easy Skill of Managing Up

The Not-So-Easy Skill of Managing Up

There are a lot of things an entrepreneurial business needs to do right to succeed. The ability to grow and manage sales, finance, marketing, and operations.  There also needs to be a competitive advantage to lead a consumer to choose the company’s good or service...
9 Elements of a Solid Partnership Agreement

9 Elements of a Solid Partnership Agreement

Whether you decide to go into business with your best friend or a stranger, albeit one with the right talents to take your business to the next level, it’s important to hammer out an excellent agreement between the parties before launching the business. All other...
5 Ways to Protect the Founder’s Stock/Equity

5 Ways to Protect the Founder’s Stock/Equity

As the founder of a business, you have a vested interest in making sure that you protect the stock and equity that you have in that business. As a founder, you have what is commonly referred to as “founder’s stock.” Here are five ways to protect founders’ stock...
Even the Olympics Enforce Trademark Law

Even the Olympics Enforce Trademark Law

Think again if you thought you could use the Olympic logo in your marketing campaign. Even the Olympics enforce trademark law. The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are cracking down on U.S. companies’ use of the...