In the competitive world of small business, standing out from the crowd is crucial. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through the strategic use of trade marks. Trade marks are not just symbols or logos; they are powerful tools that help distinguish products or services, build brand recognition, and provide essential [...]
IP (Intellectual property) rights can be a business’ most valuable asset. For example, Forbes magazine reported that while Disney’s 2013 hit Frozen grossed US$1.3 billion at the box office, the licensing of the IP rights accumulated US$107.2 billion in retail sales. Lucasfilm’s astute decision to retain IP licensing rights for consumer products for the first [...]
Small businesses already have it tough enough in today’s economic climate without the myriad of workplace laws that govern employees, corporations, business and trade practices, intellectual property and taxation that add to the complexity of keeping the business afloat. Then you have to deal with human relations issues that arise at work, retention and sometimes [...]
If you have a few extra coins lying around and do not want to invest in shares or in a fixed deposit, you can decide to invest in businesses. Such investments can take a variety of forms, depending on your level of commitment, level of expertise and decisions about your level of involvement within the [...]
