What’s in a Business Contract Anyway
Business contracts are very important for small business owners. When drafted properly, they can protect your assets while helping you to determine the scope of much-needed business relationships. From lease agreements to employee contracts, here are a few things to look for in a business contract. Termination clause – If there are going to be […]
Three Types of Patents for Small Business Owners
Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most important things that a small business owner needs to protect in order to stay competitive in the modern business world. How can patents help you? We’re going to look at three types of patents that can keep your competition from offering the same product or service as […]
Protect Your SMB’s Intellectual Property from Day One
When you are developing a business plan for your new startup, you need to include a strategy for protecting your intellectual property. Here are three reasons you need to have a way to protect your IP in place before you serve your first customer, take your initial order, or hire your first employee. It’s easier […]
Avoid Infringing on Copyright of Digital Content
You know that you can’t use a competitor’s trademarks or infringe on their patents or copyrights. However, the digital age has brought about a shift in thought. Some business people seem to forget that copyrights apply to digital content. Here are three common online practices that amount to stealing someone else’s intellectual property (IP). Not […]
Read These Important Reminders Before Entering a Business Partnership
There are many ways that you can structure a business. When two people are going into business together, the first structure that you may think of is a partnership. What do you need to know before entering into a business partnership? Here are a few considerations. Is a partnership the best business formation for us? […]
Primary Considerations When Your Intellectual Property Gets Leaked
Your brand’s trade secrets are the competitive advantage that you need when it comes to doing business in a world of corporate mega-giants. So what should you know if a disgruntled employee shares your IP with a competitor? This is what employment contracts are for – If you had a good employment contract, you can […]
