Blog written by Michelle Bomberger, Equinox Business Law Group Most people think Equinox is a law firm – but we treat it as a business first and a law firm second. The distinction I see is our desire to operate the company in a way that makes sense for all our stakeholders – specifically our... View Article
Blog written by Michelle Bomberger, Equinox Business Law Group I’ve found so many quotes that tout the value of change in business: “By changing nothing, nothing changes” (Tony Robbins), “When in doubt, choose change” (Lily Leung), and “The best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is... View Article
Blog written by Michelle Bomberger, Equinox Business Law Group At Equinox, we work with many businesses that are owned by women, minorities, and veterans; and over the years, I’ve been surprised at the different responses to the idea of applying for certification. Many who qualify desire this designation creates opportunities to grow their businesses that... View Article
Blog written by Michelle Bomberger, Equinox Business Law Group How many of you ended the year surprised by your business results? How many of you could have readily predicted what the results would be? It’s very common for small business owners to not have the tools to predict revenue and find themselves surprised by their... View Article
Blog written by Michelle Bomberger, Equinox Business Law Group Tis the season for giving and togetherness. For most of us, these words conjure up images of family — scurrying around to find the right gifts and preparing for beautiful family celebrations of the holidays. But what about those other people in your lives – the... View Article
Blog written by Lauren Burgon, Equinox Business Law Group Increasingly over the past few months, Equinox has heard from clients regarding notices clients have received that appear to be official notices from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). These official-looking notices often appear to be bills, and are usually in amounts similar to the... View Article
While in business school, I didn’t put much thought into the many classes offered on the topic of organizational design and effectiveness. It seems obvious that these are important but it was hard to fathom that they were more important than effective operations, marketing and sales. Yet as I’ve continued my education from business school... View Article
Blog written by Michelle Bomberger, Equinox Business Law Group The terms “succession planning” and “exit planning” are often used interchangeably among business owners and their advisors because in closely held businesses they are innately connected — owners are often also the leaders and executives. However, they should be addressed by the business as separate plans... View Article
Blog written by Dawn Nelson, Equinox Business Law Group As I was reading an article the other day about children with special needs, I came across a quote that seemed to sum up every feeling and thought that I, a parent of a special needs child, have ever felt. “Being compassionate is not sufficient.” Compassion... View Article