Starting and operating a business is no simple feat. From the moment you become a business owner you are required to navigate a wide-ranging series of confusing and ever-changing legal and regulatory hurdles. For start-ups in particular, keeping your legal butt covered, so to speak, is essential to reducing the risk of your venture, especially when outside financing is involved. And while a lawyer will always be willing to help – it can... 

Many people dream of starting their own business, and in the UK alone over half a million people do so each year. But what holds the other would-be entrepreneurs back? Is there ever, really, a reason not to follow your dreams? Over the years I have spoken to many people who have business ideas and goals they would love to achieve. Numerous reasons are listed as practicalities that are holding them back. I believe, however, that for most problems... 

Sprouter Is Growing Start-up Business Connections This content from: Duct Tape Marketing Marketing podcast with Sarah Prevette (Click to play or right click and “Save As” to download – Subscribe now via iTunes My guest for this week’s episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is Sarah Prevette , the CEO and Founder of Sprouter and professional collaboration community for start-ups and entrepreneurs. Like so many successful…  Read More →

The week between Christmas and New Years Day is often called the “lost week.” Why not use the time to your advantage and get a head start on 2010?  Read More →