As the holidays approach, many of us get caught up in planning and preparing and various family events and functions, and our focus on work can begin to wane, if only slightly. And that isn’t necessarily a bad thing — after all, many of us work hard throughout the year in part to be able to enjoy this time with family. But the holidays also herald the end of the calendar year, and that offers an opportunity to examine both yourself and your business.
Iceland Looks to Challenge Trademark on Its Own Name
No longer content to humiliate its football teams, the nation of Iceland is taking action against a British supermarket chain over the use of its own name.
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Beyond Infringement to Rights Monetization
In her latest Forbes article, Mary speaks with Ray Young of RightsIn. RightsIn is a startup seeking to help artists monetize their creations by providing an avenue for licensing their films and music through an online marketplace. Ray talks about how the RightsIn marketplace offers creators more control of the licensing and monetization of their work, the process of how the product was developed, and his experience with IP in the entertainment industry.
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Address Key Business Formation Issues from the Start
Small businesses and startups are often unaware of their blind spots when it comes to early stage business decisions. Putting it simply, many don’t know what they don’t know. Here are three key areas that every small business should address when getting your venture off the ground to avoid a crisis down the road.
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Talking Key Performance at Law Launcher
Our own Mary Juetten had the opportunity to present a talk on key performance indicators at the recent Law Launcher virtual conference. Here are some of the highlights of that talk.
Nokia and Apple in Legal Standoff
When it comes to intellectual property lawsuits, there are usually a couple of different types observed. More often than not you can come across a startup or small business suing a major corporation, claiming the industry giant has come in and stolen their idea to further enrich themselves. Within that, there are usually those with a solid case mixed in with those deemed “patent trolls”, looking to cash in on their broad patents that otherwise go unused. But on the occasions that you see two big names enter into a legal battle, it is worth noting, as the future of entire industries can shift based on a court decision.
Have a More Productive 2017
We all struggle with productivity in one way or another. Perhaps we find it hard to tackle certain tasks that nevertheless need to be done. Possibly you’ve put off important decisions that seem difficult. Or maybe you feel that for all that you feel you’re doing, you aren’t accomplishing as much as you would like. We’ve all been guilty of not working up to our abilities in one way or another, and as much as we want to change it, we find ourselves stuck in old habits that can exacerbate these tendencies.
Sidestepping Common Startup Mistakes
This article originally featured on the GoDaddy blog
Starting a new business venture is exciting. Whether you’re joining the ranks of the startup CEO, creating new products and services, or becoming your own boss in a more traditional business, you’ll most likely feel a mixture of thrill and fear. Don’t get too overwhelmed, though, or you’ll skip over important steps in the first several months that are critical to ensuring the best foundation for your new business. Let’s first look at the top three startup mistakes early-stage companies make:
Sort Out Potential Legal Issues For Your Business Early
No one likes to think about, much less tackle, the potentially tedious tasks that come with the responsibilities of life. That’s why so many of us put off doing our taxes or going to the DMV. Often there are things that are more pressing, and if you’re honest with yourself, you really don’t want to do it, even though you know you’re going to have to eventually. Procrastination is easy, especially when you’re the driving force of your business. You should be out there leading your employees or dreaming up the next project! But small details matter, especially when they can become big problems. There are a few key areas to mind to prevent disaster.
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Title III Crowdfunding for Real, Part II
Title III of the JOBS Act went into effect last year, and many entrepreneurs and small businesses are curious about if it works and how. I had the pleasure of interviewing several companies that have gone through “equity crowdfunding.†In the first installment of a three-part series showcasing those interviews, three companies detailed their successes with Title III.