Every business, irrespective of size or industry, benefits from creativity. Sales people dream up new pitches. Engineers invent products. Marketers come up with new logos. Legal Departments try out novel legal theories. Front-line workers figure out more efficient ways to do their jobs. One of the biggest problems a lot of writers have is inspiration. Either there are no … [Read more...]
Janet Gershen-Siegel
Funding a Startup with Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding has become popular for startups looking to launch, and it’s no wonder. It’s (commonly) free money, which you do not need to repay. And you can get these funds without needing to surrender any ownership or control over your startup. Plus, it can help you to ascertain the appeal of an idea or a prototype or invention, since there is no sense in proceeding if there is … [Read more...]
The 6 Most Important Employment Laws Your Small Business Must Follow
As the owner of a small and growing company, are you aware of the critical employment laws affecting your business? Or do you depend on your managers to be aware of these? As a leader, it behooves you to pay attention to what the law requires and make sure all those in authority in your business are acting in accordance with the law. Here are the six most critical laws for … [Read more...]