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Intellectual Property — 101: A User’s Guide

February 26, 2025
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Joshua L. Gablin

Tags: Intellectual Property, Risk Management and Risk Analysis, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship, Valuation,

Intellectual Property is a valuable asset class that includes original written work, works of art, innovative technologies, and distinctive brand identities.

Common Issues and Strategies in Business Breakups

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Fiduciary Duties & Corporate Governance, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

Business breakups can be complex and emotionally charged. In these situations, careful legal and financial planning are required.

Determining Value — Choosing a Business Appraiser

February 19, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Gary Lotzer

Tags: Business Transition and Exit Planning, Buying a Business, Selling Your Business, Small Business, Valuation,

To determine your business value, you’ll need a business appraiser. When, why, how, and who do you hire? Let’s break it down.

Corporate Risk Management Basics: What Every Business Should Know

Tags: Business Management, Business Operations, Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Risk Analysis, Small Business,

By implementing effective risk management practices, businesses can safeguard their interests and ensure long-term stability.

If You Don’t Know the Numbers, You Don’t Know the Business

Tags: Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Business Management, Business Operations, Financial Literacy, Small Business,

If a business doesn’t understand its financial health it is likely to fail. A fundamental concept in measuring and understanding financial health is EBITDA.

How Important Is Timing With Your Fraud Statute of Limitations? Turns Out, Very

Tags: Business Law, Business Management, Financial Literacy, Risk Management and Risk Analysis, Small Business,

Simply saying you had no idea may not work when it comes to a fraud claim. Learn how a fraud statute of limitations can determine your case.

Managing Employee Assets: HR Strategies for the Entire Employment Lifecycle

January 31, 2025
/ Business Culture • Business Owners & Executives
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Business Law, Business Operations, Employment & Labor Dynamics, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

Businesses encounter numerous legal challenges in the hiring process. They must balance their interests while adhering to federal, state and local laws.

The Importance of Valuing Your Online Business Assets for a Sale

January 17, 2025
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Avery Cohen

Tags: Business Strategy, Selling Your Business, Small Business, Technology, Valuation,

When creating a valuation for your business, it is important to include your digital assets as these can increase the ultimate sale price you’re able to achieve.

‘Housekeeping’ Tips To Consider To Maximize Business Value Before You Sell

January 13, 2025
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Terence Shepherd

Tags: Business Strategy, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Selling Your Business, Small Business, Valuation,

Are you considering selling your business? Here are some tips to help maximize business value. Find out the questions you should be asking about your business and how you can minimize risk.

Don’t Let the Sunk Cost Fallacy Sink Your Business!

December 27, 2024
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Prasad Ramani

Tags: Business Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Family Business, Small Business,

Don’t let past investments dictate future decisions! The sunk cost fallacy can lead to poor outcomes when you cling to bad investments.

Articles tagged: Small Business