How many promising businesses can you start with what remains of your working life?
After 15 years of growing and leading Branders.com, I recently sold the company. Now I’m on to my next project. I may have time left for two, or at most three, more endeavors. Does that sound like enough? Consider this: About 75 percent of startups fail. Not great odds. Which is why I’m focused on a way to improve them.
Misha Malyshev: Why supporting STEM education is good for business
Our nation’s scientists, engineers and innovators have driven the achievements that are positioning the U.S. as a global leader. With fewer American students pursuing expertise in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and a shortage of teachers skilled in those subjects, our leadership position is vulnerable. It is imperative that […]
Seven ways to increase giving at your company
Contrary to popular belief, corporate philanthropy is much more than company executives cutting big checks to deserving charities. There is a new breed of giving that makes philanthropy a strategic, integrated part of corporate culture and identity.
Stop fixing the little problems and start solving the big problem
It used to be that “marketing” was the black hole of a company’s budget. CFOs who used to roll their eyes every time the “M” word was mentioned find themselves in a similar stance when another word is now mentioned. That word is “technology.” In small to midsized companies, in-house IT talent is highly tactical […]
How your business is impacted by new ACA reporting requirements
There are a few new reporting requirements the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has created, but with the overwhelming amount of disparate information on the topic, many employers still have more questions than answers.
CEQA abuse rises; what businesses should know if they need discretionary permits
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was signed into law in 1970, designed to ensure that when state and local agencies make decisions that impact the environment, the impact of those decisions is analyzed. What is becoming more common today, however, is that CEQA can be misused.
What you need to know when you enter into a borrowing agreement
Lender liability is a general term that encompasses a number of claims that can be asserted by a borrower against its lender. Each party is required to sign a contract to act in such a way that would not deprive any other party of the benefits of the contract. Although this is the standard for commercial loan agreements, the reality is not always so straightforward.
How to stay compliant with out-of-state taxes and minimize penalties
States are hungry for revenue, which means nexus questionnaires that determine the connection required for a state to be able to levy a tax on a person or company are on the rise.
Don’t wait to plan for coming health care reform changes
Businesses have been playing the health care reform waiting game, complying when necessary but otherwise holding off on planning for future regulations with the hope that there will be another postponement. In the interim, insurance companies are allowing employers that like their current benefits program to extend it. But that will not last.
How to protect your business from internal, external and data security fraud
Fraud is a crime that hides in the shadows. The adversaries often go to great lengths to cover their tracks, and businesses may not realize what they are up against, making it difficult for them to fight it and protect their assets.