Financial Poise

Selling a Business: Keys To a Successful Sales Process

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

Selling a business will have lasting consequences for the seller and their finances. Understanding the sales process is crucial for a successful transaction.

Start Smart: Legal Lessons in IP for Founders and Inventors

August 14, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives • Entrepreneurship
/ By Michele Schechter

Tags: Business Law, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

Entrepreneurs and inventors often focus on technology, R&D, and raising capital. However, without a solid legal foundation, innovation can be vulnerable.

Where Did All My Profits Go?: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Managing Working Capital

Tags: Business Finance, Business Management, Business Operations, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

Understanding working capital is key to your company’s financial health.

Life Sciences Industry Basics

August 8, 2025
/ Entrepreneurship • Investors
/ By Joshua L. Gablin

Tags: Intellectual Property, Investing Strategy, Investors, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

The life sciences industry is one of the economy’s most complex with a unique rhythm, risk profile, and regulatory framework.

Managing Medical Leave and Employee Health Issues: A Strategic Overview

Tags: Business Law, Business Management, Employment & Labor Dynamics, HR, Small Business,

From evolving vaccine policies to statutory leave entitlements, businesses must carefully balance compliance obligations with operational needs.

Governance in Action: Navigating Boardroom Scenarios

Tags: Business Law, Business Leadership, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Fiduciary Duties & Corporate Governance, Small Business,

How directors respond to real-world scenarios that test their fiduciary duties and integrity is a crucial element of effective governance.

What You Need To Know About Property, Business Interruption, & Cyber Insurance

Tags: Business Planning, Cybersecurity, Insurance, Risk Management and Risk Analysis, Small Business,

Property, business interruption, and cyber insurance are critical for helping businesses weather calamities like fires, cyberattacks, and supplier shutdowns.

Demystifying Commercial Litigation Finance

August 1, 2025
/ Legal
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Business Finance, Business Law, Business Leadership, Litigation, Small Business,

Commercial litigation finance is a growing, globally accepted tool in commercial disputes like contract breaches and other business-related lawsuits.

A Business Owner’s Guide to Risk Management

Tags: Business Law, Business Management, Business Planning, Risk Management and Risk Analysis, Small Business,

Effective risk management is a continuous, proactive process that evolves alongside your business with policies and strategies ironed out long before a loss occurs.

Understanding America’s Federal Legal Language

July 3, 2025
/ Legal
/ By Robert Mander

Tags: Business Law, Business Leadership, Business Management, Intellectual Property, Small Business,

You don’t have to be a lawyer to understand the US Legal System. Get to know the types of federal laws and how to break down federal legal language.

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