Thinking Globally: Key Trends in International Business
Does your business have a global vision? Whether you are looking to form strategic corporate relationships overseas or cultivate an international audience for your products, it is key to stay aware of the relevant trends and changes across the world. With increased connectivity, your competitors are not only local, but also global. Information travels quickly… Continue Reading Thinking Globally: Key Trends in International Business
Happy National Book Lover’s Day!
It’s back to school for so many! For those of us no longer in the classroom, every day is an opportunity to learn and improve ourselves. In honor of national Book Lover’s Day, check out our team’s favorite business books and why they are worth a read. Biography 1. The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the… Continue Reading Happy National Book Lover’s Day!
The Nonprofit Outlook: Staying Ahead of the Financial Curve
As a tax-exempt organization, your business goals are likely not profit-driven, but they are purpose-driven. That’s fantastic and truly why your organization is authentic with heart and impact! However, adopting a financially competitive mindset can lead to more and better services provided, which leads to more lives being changed. The following are key ways to… Continue Reading The Nonprofit Outlook: Staying Ahead of the Financial Curve
Brexit and Your Business: The Domino Effect
Two years have passed since Britain voted to leave the European Union (EU), and it is creating an uncertain atmosphere in the EU as well as around the world. While a majority of the document has been agreed to by both parties, some major sections are still uncertain, which is drastically reducing the amount of… Continue Reading Brexit and Your Business: The Domino Effect
The Play-Doh Scent is Now Trademarked, and Five More Trademark Facts that Will Surprise You
Play-Doh recently received approval for its trademark on the Play-Doh scent, a distinctive smell that brings back childhood memories for many of us. If any competitors produce a modeling clay that smells too much like Play-Doh, they could be putting themselves at risk for a lawsuit. That scent now has the full protection of the… Continue Reading The Play-Doh Scent is Now Trademarked, and Five More Trademark Facts that Will Surprise You
Subsidiary vs. Branch: Best Choice of Structure for Your Growing Business
As your company grows, the time will arrive when you need to consider the next step for the company. This could mean expanding your company to a new location. One of the first decisions you must consider is the demand you seek to fill in your target market and how you want to structure your… Continue Reading Subsidiary vs. Branch: Best Choice of Structure for Your Growing Business
The “Netflix Model” for Donations
In the age of the internet, the world is at your fingertips. Business transactions can cross thousands of miles in a matter of seconds when using online platforms. For nonprofit organizations who take advantage of this connectivity, the opportunities for growth are endless. Seeking and Retaining Donors When seeking donors for your organization, retention and… Continue Reading The “Netflix Model” for Donations
Decoding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
What is it? On May 25th, 2018, a new law concerning privacy and data protection will come into effect in the European Union. The Guardian calls it the “biggest personal data shake-up since 1995.” The GDPR updates the 1995 European Union Data Protection Directive to apply to the advances in technology that many consumers rely… Continue Reading Decoding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
5 Keys to Expanding Your Non-Profit Abroad
You began your organization with a mission. You provide services or aid to a target population. Whatever your charitable purpose, you are driven by a desire to see change. After establishing your organization, ensuring governmental compliance, building a network of sustainable donations, and seeing your work create change in your community, what’s next? Your organization… Continue Reading 5 Keys to Expanding Your Non-Profit Abroad
Top 10 Ways the New Tax Law Affects Your Business
On December 20, 2017, the U.S. Congress passed one of the most significant overhauls of the U.S. tax code in more than forty years. The tax reform act (formerly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act or the “Act”) has far reaching effects on businesses in the U.S. as well as those abroad. We… Continue Reading Top 10 Ways the New Tax Law Affects Your Business