Federal vs. State Trademark Registrations

February 6, 2020


WHAT IS A TRADEMARK?

On the most fundamental level, a trademark is a source identifier.  It may be a word, logo, slogan, sound and or design and when attached to a good or service, immediately communicates to a consumer the company/individual, which sells the good/service. As an immediately relatable example, consider the phrase, “I’M LOVIN IT”. Merely seeing this Trademarked slogan on a brown paper bag allows a consumer to understand that the bag (and the food contained within it) is a product of the McDonald’s company.

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How To Hire Best Workers For Your Construction Business

February 4, 2020


If your construction company is doing well and you are turning a steady profit, you may be thinking about how to grow and expand. There are a lot of factors to consider when you are trying to build up your construction business, but the most important thing is hiring the right team. You need to ensure that you have a good team of skilled workers behind you. If you can’t rely on your team to work independently on-site, you will struggle to manage larger projects. The quality of their work also reflects on you, so if they are not very good at their job, it can seriously hurt your reputation. That’s why you need to think carefully before hiring new construction employees. These are some of the most important things that you need to remember.

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3 Important Business Upgrades You Should Consider

January 30, 2020


Upgrading your business can mean anything. But keeping an eye on exactly what you need to do to keep your business relevant and up-to-date, is definitely an important part of business ownership. If your premises are looking tired, and you aren’t sure if it is fit for purpose, then it’s worth looking into upgrading certain areas of the business premises. Making sure that your clients and customer base are happy with how up-to-date your businesses and you are seen to be modern and investing in your customers time and energy, you shouldn’t go too far wrong. So, here are some ideas on how to upgrade your business whether to keep up with the times or for essential maintenance purposes.

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Steps You Need to Take When Expanding Your Business Internationally

January 22, 2020


The rise of globalization and technological advances have enables many small business owners expand their business internationally, which they could not even think about in the past. Now they can sell to people in any corner of the world by merely establishing website, listing their products and utilizing services of third-party logistic providers to deliver goods. Just look at the listing of companies on a marketplace such as Amazon and you will see small business owners selling their goods from all over the world.

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5 Benefits of Using a PEO Company

January 22, 2020


Professional Employer Organization (PEO) companies can offer many benefits to the new startup or budding small business, not the least of which is an effective and efficient outsourced HR department. This service gives new businesses access to some amazing tools that they’d otherwise have no way to acquire. With better benefits, better payroll, and more, there are plenty of reasons to sign on with a PEO. Here are five benefits of using a PEO company.

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7 Solid Tips to Become the Best Real Estate Agent

January 21, 2020


According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for real estate agents will grow by up to 7% from 2018 to 2028, which is faster than the average. This means that selling properties is a lucrative career to consider. However, given the competition you’ll face, success is not absolute. To become the best real estate agent, keep on reading and learn from the tips we’ll share.

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How to Fight SAD in the Workplace

January 21, 2020


It is common to face many days of darkness during winter.  This often affects our mood, which is heavily affected by the cold temperatures of the season, the lack of sunlight, causing unstable mood and lack of motivation. These are some of the symptoms of what we call ‘seasonal affective disorder’ (SAD). According to a UK research, one in three people suffer from the disorder every year. But what exactly is SAD, what are the symptoms, and how can we combat it at work?

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How Don Forman United Nissan Helped The Resurgence Of Las Vegas Car Dealerships

January 15, 2020


Late last year, we reported how Las Vegas car dealerships did a pretty good job of it in offsetting the usual holiday season blues that afflict the car dealerships all across America. It is customary for car dealerships across the country to experience a drop in sales in the last quarter of the fiscal year. Still, as reports suggest, many Vegas dealerships fared better than their counterparts from other major cities in the U.S.

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How to Grow Your Construction Business

January 10, 2020


After a rocky few years following the infamous financial crash of 2008, the construction is well and truly back. Indeed, these are considered to be something of boom years for the industry — from a small to large scale, things are getting built. If you have a construction company, then you’ll be in a strong position to reap the benefits of the building boom. But of course, you can’t expect the pie to be fed to you; you have to go out there and take a slice for yourself. And that’ll mean growing and developing your business. But how can you do this? We take a look at a few tried and tested tips below.

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6 Common Mistakes Small Business Owners Frequently Make

January 9, 2020


To say that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the country’s economy is an understatement. In the U.S, there are over 30 million small businesses, with half a million more coming up every month. These businesses employ over 57 million people highlighting their influential role in the economy.

However, things are not so rosy for most SMEs startups. It is tough to set up a small business in the current, highly competitive business environment. A large number of small businesses fail with records showing only 50% of SMEs survive past five years.

If you want to set up a business, it is important to learn from those who came before you. Learning from their mistakes will set you up for success. Here are some common pitfalls you should avoid.

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