Category: Running a Business

We all know how important it is to brand your business. The names, logos and symbols that identify the brand you use in marketing your products or services can be legally protected as trademarks. The information below will help you grow your business while you guard your brand. Register your trademark at the federal level Trademarks can be protected under both state and federal law. But it’s important to know the difference between the two systems.   In most states… Read More

How much does it cost to open a restaurant? While the median cost is around $275,000, the numbers fluctuate significantly. Some restaurant owners may be pleased to find they can open their doors for as little as $125,000, though others may be looking at a bill that exceeds a cool half million. There are a plethora of reasons for cost fluctuations, but one definitive reason is varying license and permit fees. How much will licensing and permits cost for your… Read More

Congrats! Your small business is growing, and you’re starting to consider if it’s the right time to add on to your talent pool with your first, real hire. Up until now, you may have been relying on your own hard work, independent contractors, or even family members to get all the necessary tasks in your company accomplished. So, how do you know when you’re ready to take the plunge and raise your status to legal employer? These guidelines may help.… Read More

The FinTech Revolution is bringing in billions in investment capital into the commercial financial series space, with faster access to capital, faster payment processing technologies, risk transfer services, along with integrated technologies that combine multiple areas of a business into one centralized managed function. We are truly living in the new wave of innovation that going forward will change the way we all live, bank, collaborate, and operate our enterprises forever. This new wave is fundamentally changing the financial services… Read More

So you've managed to grow your business with consistent revenue, a good name in the community, and a trustworthy, friendly staff. All of this is helping to bring more customers in the door, and everything is going great. But then one day, some deadbeat looking for a fast track to cash decides they are going to rob your business, putting not just yourself, but potentially your employees and customers in harm's way. Your Location Being A Potential Target A recent… Read More