IT Operations 101 for Entrepreneurs: Four Things You Should Consider Before Launching a Startup

IT Operations 101 for Entrepreneurs: Four Things You Should Consider Before Launching a Startup

Technology and business go hand-in-hand in today’s world. There are unlimited solutions available to automate processes and provide useful oversight of business practices to help startups and small businesses succeed. However, these tools all come at a price. So, with the undersized budgets that are typical for most entrepreneurial ventures, funding IT operations can be Read More

Business Contracts – Default Provisions and Why You Need Them

Business Contracts – Default Provisions and Why You Need Them

I spent over 20 years as a chief financial officer (CFO) of various companies, and I’ve owned my collection agency for over a decade, so I’ve seen a lot of contracts. A large percentage of the contracts I’ve seen lack one or more key provisions that would make collecting on an unpaid invoice much easier. Read More

Stressed About Your Wealth Management Strategy? Do as the Ultra-Rich Do and Stress Test

Stressed About Your Wealth Management Strategy? Do as the Ultra-Rich Do and Stress Test

Are your finances causing your hair to fall out and your head to throb from the stress? You’re not alone. According to a survey by Northwestern Mutual, money is the No. 1 source of stress for Americans, topping both personal relationships and work. And even though 68 percent of survey respondents said they were “happy Read More

Growing Gradually: How to Manage Product Supply and Demand

Growing Gradually: How to Manage Product Supply and Demand

As a small business owner, you are your own boss, which can have its ups and downs. On the plus side, decision-making is very efficient and action-focused. But managing an extraordinary variety of tasks can put you outside of your comfort zone. For many small business owners, securing and maintaining retailer relationships is one of Read More

Strategic IT Planning & Risk Management

Strategic IT Planning & Risk Management

Computer systems and networks face a barrage of threats, more so from malicious actors such as hackers. The information technology infrastructure that you have put in place goes a long way in determining your company’s success. IT systems and equipment are involved in the day-to-day operations of your company, and therefore, carry some significant risks. Read More

Best Practices of Securing a Trademark

Best Practices of Securing a Trademark

Securing a trademark can seem like a daunting process, but it can actually be quite simple to set yourself up for success. Before applying for a trademark, it’s important to take careful consideration and familiarize yourself with the basic ins and outs of trademarks – from understanding what the research and registration process looks like, Read More

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