Categories for Corporate Governance

Legal Update: Important Changes in Data Privacy Laws

by | January 29, 2020

Sweeping new data privacy laws in several states – California, New York, and Nevada – could impact your business. However, you may not be aware that your business may be covered under these privacy laws, even if it does not have a presence in these states.  You can take action now by determining whether and... View Article

New Changes in 2020 for Data Privacy Law

by | December 3, 2019

Data privacy and the protection of personal data will be a defining feature of 2020. States are taking matters into their own hands by passing sweeping new privacy laws, which will impact business owners and website operators across the country.  Keep reading for a summary of privacy law activity that business owners may need to... View Article

How to Close a Business… the Right Way

by | November 5, 2019

When starting a business, few business owners consider the details and consequences of closing the business. But even closing a business, if not done the right way, can get a business owner in hot water. Recently, a popular and all-inclusive wedding venue in Everett, WA suddenly closed. Engaged couples with impending nuptials are without a... View Article

Updated Employer Reporting Requirements Under the New EEO-1 Component 2

by | July 1, 2019

If you are a business owner with more than 100 employees, you’re likely already familiar with the Employer Information Report (EEO-1). For anyone who is not already familiar, the EEO-1 Report is a “compliance survey mandated by federal statute and regulations… [which] requires company employment data to be categorized by race/ethniticy, gender, and job category.”[1]... View Article

3 Steps to Address Data Privacy as a Business Problem

by | July 1, 2019

“Cybersecurity is a business problem, not a technical problem.”  – Kip Boyle, CEO of Cyber Risk Opportunities, LLC and Author of Fire Doesn’t Innovate: The Executive’s Practical Guide to Thriving in the Face of Evolving Cyber Risks   As a business owner, you may disagree with that statement. After all, the responsibilities associated with data privacy and... View Article

Data Privacy Compliance as a Microsoft Supplier

by | May 30, 2019

There is no doubt that data privacy is a hot topic in boardrooms and courtrooms across the U.S. and globally. With the privacy landscape evolving quickly and heavily publicized breaches, many businesses now see that the collection and processing of personal data are more closely governed. However, with so much attention being directed to regulatory... View Article

A Small Business Plan for Profit Improvement

by | May 16, 2019

This article was written by David Lightfoot of David Lightfoot CFO, LLC. The first step toward successfully evaluating your company’s financial health is with timely and accurate financial statements. But what if you’re getting accurate financial statements on a timely basis, but the profits aren’t up to your expectations? Where do you look next to... View Article

If Cash is King, What is Profit?

by | May 7, 2019

We all know that ‘cash is king’ but as business owners, it seems that we really should be focused on profit, right?  Profit is what we get to reinvest back into growing our businesses or, better yet, take home.  Last week, I attended the Profit Mastery program, which provided a fantastic and stark view of... View Article

May FOCUS Event: Proactively Improving Profitability

by | May 3, 2019

The first few years of business are a whirlwind. Hiring employees, building your client list, and optimizing operations take time and money, and more often than not businesses run in the red. However, once you’ve built a solid foundation for your company, it’s time to shift your focus toward profitability. Join us as we discuss... View Article