Startup
Trademark Ownership Strategy
I’ve stressed the importance of trademarks on many occasions. In short, owning (and controlling) the brand name is essential on the journey of franchising. It’s one of the many reasons that California cannabis companies can’t franchise….
Dressing Your Best Makes a Difference in Business Success or Failure
Dressing the part is important for any modern businessperson. The impressions we create and the image that we project to others affects how they perceive us in both personal and business dealings. An effective business…
When You See What Dale Carnegie Said About Fear, You’ll Start Moving—Fast!
Are you too fearful to succeed? Fear is the single biggest roadblock that will prevent you from taking risks and without taking risks you can never be an entrepreneur. And, if you think about it,…
Considering Opening a Retail Franchise? Here’s What You Need to Know
While it is true that online shopping has experienced significant growth in recent years, retail shopping in brick and mortar stores remains healthy and by far America’s preferred way to shop. According to “The State…
Thinking of Opening a Restaurant? Map Out Your Vision
Opening a new restaurant is a peculiar mix of exciting and daunting. The industry is not exactly the birthplace of many get-rich-quick success stories: a lot of restaurants fail within the first year of doing…
Good Data Debunking Popular Startup Myths
Contrary to popular startup myths and misunderstanding, tech founders aren’t mainly younger than 30. They are generally well educated, not dropouts. They tend to start up where they are, instead of moving to Silicon Valley or…
Careful About Equity and Options in Early Stage Businesses
This post is longer than usual. For those negotiating equity allocations it covers some of the most complex issues to address in the process. I just couldn’t reduce it to far fewer words… Dave Here…
5 Signs a Potential Partner Could Hurt Your Business
Starting a business venture with a friend sounds like a great plan—what could go wrong? If they’ve been a loyal friend and a positive influence on your life, why wouldn’t they do the same for…
7 Ways Your Small Business Can Thrive Without Venture Capital
As you read about one startup after another scoring a round of funding, you may have pondered what it means for you to say “enough with the bootstrapping.” The world may call it a bold…
Want to Change the World? Read These 7 Books
There is nothing easy about trying to make real change in the world. Furthermore — there’s nothing easy about changing your career, following your dreams, starting a small business, or even simply admitting to yourself that it’s time…
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