7 Corporate Secrets to Uncover in Due Diligence During an Acquisition

You’re probably always doing some form of due diligence on the job, whether it’s a thorough providing contracts to employees or consultants, reviewing the pros and cons of a new software solution or ramping up your marketing and operations. But when you’re considering...

Expanding globally? 5 tips for global trademark registration

Thanks to a booming global economy, trademark applications worldwide are on the rise. In fact, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2017 report, after growing annually for the past seven consecutive years, global trademark registrations now are...

Merger, Stock Sale, Asset Sale: What’s Best for You

When deciding to sell a company, business owners have plenty of critical and complicated decisions to make. And among those tasks is selecting the appropriate legal structure for the sale itself. Small and mid-sized business owners have three choices: A merger, a...

How to Attract Qualified Talent to Your Startup Business

It’s an exciting day when you realize your startup has taken off and you’re ready to bring on help. Finding the right people for your team, however, can be easier said than done. Since you’re likely still running a small operation, you want to make sure you hire...

Is it Better to Buy a Small Business or Start Your Own?

Many people have the desire to go into business for themselves, but don’t know where to start. The common perception is that you have to start from scratch with an innovative idea and the wherewithal to build a company from the ground up. Sure, many new businesses do...