May 15, 2024
Why an LLC is Better than a NonProfit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to_gi7rWdtA When it comes to starting a business, which requires more work—starting a nonprofit or forming a limited liability corporation? The ans…
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May 15, 2024
Am I Liable for Breach of Contract if There’s No Money Involved?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taWu6_LTlbk Can a valid contract exist without money exchanging hands? Absolutely. A contract exists where there is a meeting of the minds be…
May 15, 2024
Understanding Director Liabilities in Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIiUSChXFl0 Can a company director be held liable if the business shuts down? The general answer is that there is no personal liability if the dire…
May 11, 2024
How to Manage Defamatory Statements to Avoid Financial Loss
Can bad reviews and defamatory statements affect your business financially? https://youtu.be/ZJMauTLukm4 Bad reviews and derogatory statements against a business are forms of defa…
May 11, 2024
How to Know if Content is Available for Commercial Use?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LLEBGf7M7A It's a nightmare for creators to see their original work used without permission, but it happens frequently. Protections are in place f…
May 11, 2024
How Does A Succession Plan Work?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzsorHW6AoE Is a succession plan necessary for business owners? Absolutely! If you're a business owner, having a succession plan in place is crucia…
May 11, 2024
Effective Strategies for Managing Stakeholder Conflicts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFkLQ4S9tJ0 Is it crucial to resolve stakeholder conflicts swiftly in an organization? What does that entail? Stakeholder conflicts can cause disru…
May 11, 2024
How to Protect Against Defamation as a Small Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW4SvC2ZA7s&feature=youtu.be The desired outcome for any defamation claim against a small business is a retraction or compensation. But c…
May 11, 2024
Main Advantages of a Conflict Resolution Process for Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFkLQ4S9tJ0 Is a conflict resolution process necessary to run a business, or can’t we all just get along? It would be an ideal scenario if everyone…
May 11, 2024
The Impacts of a Demand Letter
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OXeSHY6Ic10?si=Sbx3MvkZ3K7xKPQc Does sending a demand letter from an attorney work? Yes, it is one of the ways to formally request a specific…
May 11, 2024
How Artists and Creators Benefit from Copyright Laws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcUkFmux820 Can we use others' work to create our own without violating copyright? The answer is NO, however, there are exemptions to the rule. Cop…
May 9, 2024
How Understanding Fair Use Helps Creators
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcUkFmux820 Should I copyright my artwork, even if it has been used many times previously without my permission? We understand the struggle of orig…
May 9, 2024
Navigating Economic Waves: How Housing Markets, Market Rebounds, and Strategic Investments Shape Our Financial Landscape
Introduction Housing markets are important for the economy. A robust housing market means the economy is strong and ripe for more investments. In the case of a downturn, if the ho…
May 9, 2024
Is it a Good Idea to Buy an Existing Business?
Is buying an existing business better than launching one? Forbes claims that “half of all businesses fail in their first five years.” This statistic highlights the risks involved…
May 9, 2024
How to Secure Funding for Your Startup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz2EG_16vH4&t=5s Starting a business is exhilarating. However, finding investors can be a challenge. Whether you're starting a tech company or…
May 2, 2024
1099 Contractor or W2 Employee (webinar)
Many employers struggle when classifying their workers. 1099 contractors have advantages of simplicity for the business owner. However, state and federal lawmakers make this diffi…
April 17, 2024
It’s OK to be Expensive, Just Don’t Be Overpriced
I made an unusual social media post this week with a scary-looking mathematical formula for calculating “EOQ.” When I was in business school, EOQ was the method taught to optimize…
April 5, 2024
Capitalizing on the Predicted Market Rebound: A Guide for Business Buyers and Sellers
With the chance of the economy bounce back, smart business folks are looking at ways to buy or sell businesses. As the economy gears up for a potential boost, what business decisi…
April 5, 2024
How Businesses that Service the Housing Market Keep our Economy Rolling
Building Houses, Creating Jobs: How it Helps Everyone Did you know, businesses that service homes are more than just doing work? The secret is that when the housing market does we…
April 5, 2024
Unveiling the Buy Low, Sell High Strategy
Ever heard of the saying "Buy low, sell high"? It's not just a catchy phrase – it generally refers to making strategic decisions within the business context. This could involve al…
April 3, 2024
3025% Profit? LOL, no.
Profit, margin, markup… What's the difference? I saw a video by a YouTube creator "Ronnie's Workshop" talking about how he made a wood-working project and sold it for a "3,025% Pr…
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