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A Video Conversation with Ashton Newhall, Managing Partner of Greenspring Associates- Part 4- On Venture Capitalists
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantClick here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Building a billion-dollar investment firm by putting trust and relationships first Ashton Newhall is the co-founder and co-managing partner of Greenspring Associates. Founded in 2000, Greenspring is a leading global investment firm that today manages over…
Be Confident When Enforcing Workplace Drug Testing
One of the primary dangers surrounding drug use in the workplace is that impairment is rarely an unequivocal fact. An individual using marijuana may exhibit no outward signs of intoxication. Even the supposed obvious symptoms—red eyes, increased heart rate, delayed reaction time—could have a benign cause such as an allergic reaction or lack of sleep….
Read | Delete: California’s Minimum Wage Will Be $15 an Hour. Where Does Your State Stand?
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that intends to provide the Golden State with the richest minimum wage. The law sets a $15 minimum wage in California by 2022 for businesses with more than 25 employees and by 2023 for smaller firms. The phase-in will begin next year when the rate increases to $10.50…
A Video Conversation with Geoff Gross, CEO and Founder of Medical Guardian- Part 1
Providing emergency help and reliable customer service to those who need it any time Geoff Gross is the CEO and founder of Medical Guardian. The company, which started as a business run out of Geoff’s apartment, has grown into a leading provider of medical alert systems for seniors nationwide. Medical Guardian’s product range spans from…
Biz Tek Today: Conducting Business Across Borders
The article below, “How Small Businesses Can Sell To Foreign Governments”, discussing small businesses doing work with foreign governments got me thinking about the business climate we live in. It is no longer prudent to limit business geography to one county, one state, even the US. The fact is that if a business is not…
Maurice Offit’s Video Series: Importance of Asset Protection Planning
Offit Kurman co-founder, Maurice Offit, is more than a member of the firm’s leadership team. He is also an experienced estate planning attorney who advises clients on estate administration and asset protection matters, helping clients minimize their taxes and claims by creditors. Over the years, his thorough, client-first perspective has earned him recognition as a trusted…
Friday Factoid: The Legacy of the King of Pop
Intellectual property created by a person during his or her lifetime can be protected and generate money long after the person dies. In February 2016 (more than six years after Michael Jackson’s death), the executors of Michael Jackson’s estate sued a company that is selling gourmet popcorn tins under the brand KING OF POP. Source:…
A Video Conversation with Chris Sachse, CEO Horsetail Technologies and Apogee iQ – On Their New Space
Click Here for Part 1 Providing IT solutions that keep organizations in highly regulated industries secure, compliant, and proactive Chris Sachse is the CEO and co-founder of Horsetail Technologies, and the CEO of Apogee iQ. Horsetail provides collaborative, shared IT services for credit unions as well as members of other highly regulated industries nationwide. Through…
Telebriefs®: Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Workplace
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed its first cases alleging sexual orientation discrimination as a form of sex discrimination under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Since the 1964 Civil Rights Act was established, age and disability discrimination have been added to it, but this is the first time the EEOC is addressing discrimination…
The Weekly Scenario: Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
Question 1: Can I put something other than life insurance in an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (or “ILIT”)? Answer 1: Yes, any asset can be placed in an ILIT, though life insurance is the most common asset placed in this type of trust. One of the ways to fund an ILIT is to place an…
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