Are you thinking about running a social media contest to engage your users and help your business stand out? We’re sharing our top ten things to think about to run a successful social media contest and create a positive experience in the process. What Kind of Competition are you Running? We start by noting the […]
Great news for Social Innovators! Delaware has passed into law the formation of Public Benefits Corporation and the forms are up and running as of August 1, 2013. The public benefits corporation (PBC) is a new option for businesses and entrepreneurs that are for-profit enterprises with a social mission. This will allow enterprises to […]
The balance between managing your company’s interest and maintaining the integrity of your user’s intellectual property CAN and SHOULD be a SYMBIOTIC relationship. Social Media Campaigns, sweepstakes, and crowd sourcing are great ways to solicit ideas, inspire innovation, produce relevant videos, photographs, and testimonials, build user engagement, and cultivate your brand. However, high profile companies, […]
Terms of Use that users consent to by just using the site— Seems rather one sided doesn’t it? Maybe that is why there is so much distrust of sites like instagram and other social sites. Is there a better way to approach this so that Users trust my service? and don’t mind ‘consenting’? Our answer […]
According to a recent article by the New York Times, unpaid internships are proliferating. Given the continuing uncertainty of the economy, this shouldn’t come as a great surprise – it’s hard to beat the allure of free labor. However, employers need to be wary about how they structure any offered internships; otherwise, they could run […]
The Crowdfund Act is an amended version of the JOBS ACT that will permit the SEC to allow for certain types of investments by individuals who don’t normally qualify as qualified investors under the SEC to make investments through SEC Approved websites. The Act has successfully passed both the House and the Senate. There is […]
Upcoming Presentations Past Presentations “Going Solo” University of Kansas School of Law October 4, 2011 (Interactive workshop on the mechanics of launching a solo law practice) “Social Media and the Cloud: The Rise of New IP Concerns” Seattle Technical Forum September 14, 2011 Bellevue City Hall “Cloud Computing Essentials” WSBA-CLE, WSBA Offices August 25, 2011 […]
If you are a Startup and you are headquartered here in the State of Washington, more often then not, you are better off incorporating in the State of Washington. Yes, I do know that Delaware has strong case law and VC’s and angel investors may be more comfortable with Delaware but it does not mean […]
The University of Washington Business and Economic Development Center is currently offering a business certificate program for local business owners. I enrolled in the program and although I do have a business background I have found it very valuable. Last week the instructors were from the Department of Labor and Industries. They spoke in great […]
You have come to the right spot. Below is a list of people that I have either worked or collaborated with and would trust enough to refer you to their services. CPA’s and Bookkeepers Deborah Asavarahapun Accounting for Small Business LLC 6308 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 206-522-0698 office [email protected] […]