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As an entrepreneur, you are what you’ve learned
Transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship can seem frightening and intimidating during the early stages of growing your business. At times, you may really wonder if you’ve made the right decision — believe me, I know the feeling. While establishing my own business, SupportPay by Ittavi — the first-ever automated payment system that helps […]
How a new partial sales tax exemption could help the manufacturing sector grow
Equipment acquired for use in manufacturing or research and development could be partially exempt from California’s sales and use tax under a new exemption signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown.
How to protect your trademark online
Social media gives companies a platform to build brand recognition and loyalty. A trademark is a critical piece of establishing a brand identity.
The Supreme Court’s Alice decision could invalidate your software patent
The Court is trying to prevent patents on what are considered abstract ideas, from preempting the use of those ideas by the public.
Understanding your first financial statement audit
Whether your business is experiencing rapid growth that is putting pressure on cash flow, or you are taking new technology to market and need an influx of outside equity, attracting outside funding will require establishing credibility in your financial statements.
How loan covenants can help you and your bank manage your transactions
Risk is part of the game when you’re making bold moves that you hope will lead to the growth of your business. But it’s a much different story for the person who works at a bank and sits across from that eager business owner looking to make those bold moves. “Banks are not in the […]
Why knowledge is power in the search for the right benefits plan
The cost of health care has frustrated people from all sides, whether you’re trying to raise a family or lead a business. The good news is that there is a way for companies to track where the money is being spent and use that information to control costs.
Why you should be superficial in the way you build your e-commerce site
Security and substance are two words that need to define the look and feel of your e-commerce website. If the site isn’t safe and focuses more on glitz than functionality, you’ll have a hard time building a successful business on the Web.