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Four Myths of Paying for Long Term Care
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant A Light, Thanksgiving Dinner Topic of Conversation It is hard to believe that we are now staring down the business-end of the holidays. In a few short days, we will be sitting around the table, hopefully with family and friends, discussing the talk of…
What Amazon And You Need In A New Lease
What Amazon And You Need In A New Lease Print Article | Download Article November 2018 – As seen in Forbes.com. With headlines of Amazon toying with politicians around the country like some demi-god sizing up new lands to conquer, my mind turns to the more prosaic. What should a Master of the Universe insist on in…
The Weekly Scenario: What Is The Consequence of Over Funding My Roth IRA?
Question: What is the consequence of over funding my Roth IRA? Answer: There are many restrictions that come with Roth IRA contributions. Currently, the maximum annual contribution amount is $5,500 ($6,500 for those age 50 or older). But you need to also have earned income to contribute to a Roth IRA. Contributions themselves are limited by…
Read Delete: Thanksgiving Travels
For the Thanksgiving holiday, Google has prepared a report determining the best time to travel to avoid the heavy traffic. Using typical traffic levels as a baseline, the chart shows when traffic is expected to be the heaviest for the duration of the holiday weekend. Source: Google Trends Have an interesting, fast fact for…
IP Alert: The Music Modernization Act
In a rare showing of bipartisanship in Congress last month, the Music Modernization Act (MMA) was signed into law on October 11, 2018 after being unanimously passed in both the House and the Senate. The MMA makes changes in an effort to bring U.S. copyright law up to date in an era of streaming and…
Proposed Rule Suggests Significant Changes to HUBZone Program are on the Horizon
On October 31, 2018, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a proposed rule envisioning significant changes to the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program to bring increased clarity to this underutilized contracting tool. Government contractors should pay close attention to how these changes pan out as they have significant implications for HUBZone participants….
Saturday Side Hustle: Trademarks
Last week I got you thinking (hopefully) about the name of your Saturday Side Hustle and about building your brand. I personally think putting together a “brand strategy” is one of the most enjoyable tasks associated with building a business, especially in the food and beverage space. Naturally, the first thing to do is produce…
Franchise Facts: Life After Franchising – Trade Secrets, Non-Competes, and More | Part One
Getting into a franchise is fairly easy. You sign a long franchise agreement and numerous attachments, and wham – you’re in! But while getting into a franchise is simple business, getting out is not. If you are looking to buy a franchise, you need to understand some important concepts. In the next few posts, I…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Basketball Sneaker Royalties
Elite NBA athletes earn far more in trademark royalties from shoe endorsement deals than they earn from playing basketball. In 2017 alone, Michael Jordan made more in royalties than he earned by playing basketball during his entire career. Test your knowledge of the intellectual property relating to sneaker endorsement deals involving these star players from…
Your Business Is Probably Not Like Fine Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon, hard cheese, a cast iron skillet, your favorite pair of jeans, The Princess Bride—some things simply get better with age. Your business is probably not one of these things. This is a hard truth for many sellers in the world of mergers and acquisitions. I have spoken with plenty of business owners who…
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