“I am a small business attorney, and am helping a local entrepreneur buy into a franchise. I have reviewed the franchise documents he has been asked to sign, and I admit I’m a bit troubled. The franchise was formed only weeks ago, and its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) was approved by the Federal Trade Commission […]
Running a small business and having a life is tough. A lot of people talk about creating balance and if you buy into that – good for you. But in reality – balance in business is a myth. If you are going to be successful, it takes a 150 percent commitment, self sacrifice and the […]
We all know customer service is important if you’re going to run a successful business. Great customer service helps build loyal customers and clients. Your willingness to throw in a little extra something or regularly exceed a client’s expectations keeps business coming back time and time again. For example, you’d probably be willing to overlook […]
Many clients come to me asking whether a name or design is protectable and whether it’s worth the cost. Here’s my advice in a nutshell. 1. STRONG TRADEMARKS INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR BUSINESS. Trademarks can be words, designs or the two in combination. They are the first thing that differentiates you from your competition. […]
If you missed the stories surrounding the Fast Food Strikes that swept across the nation in August, you were probably out of town-WAY out of town. Although not as massive in numbers as expected, the coverage was global because of the universal appeal. Everybody wants a “living wage.” The contention revolves around just exactly what […]