Growing a Business Archives

October 5, 2023

The Impact of Technology on MSBs (Money Services Businesses)

FREE CONSULTATION Talk with an ExpertMSB Lawyer Today Get Started In today's dynamic financial landscape, Money Services Businesses (MSBs) hold a pivotal role in providing essential services such as money transfers, currency exchange, check cashing, prepaid cards, and money orders. For the unbanked and underbanked populations, MSBs serve as a vital conduit for funds, facilitating

msb, technology, blockchain

March 30, 2021

8 Contract Mistakes that Cost Your Small Business Money

For business owners, contracts are the backbone of any business relationship. Whether you’re dealing with vendors, customers, employees, or business partners, having a binding and legally enforceable document ensures that there is a record of commitment and accountability between parties.However, contracts can be complex in nature and even minor mistakes can lead to severe consequences, especially

small business, agreements, contracts

January 7, 2020

Brand Protection: Beyond Trademarking

“Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business” – Steve Forbes A strong brand is the backbone of any successful company. It shapes and dictates everything around the business – company values, vision and direction, operation and sales processes, marketing strategies, attracting investors, hiring talent, consumer trust,

branding, brand protection, intellectual property, trademarks, startups

June 6, 2019

Is Your Brand Prepared For Canada’s New Trademark Laws?

Starting June 17, 2019, the Canada Trade-marks Act will get a significant makeover that will impact the intellectual property assets of every startup, entrepreneur, and small business in BC. These amendments aim to streamline the Canadian trademark process and improve system infrastructure, to better align with international trademark law and standards. Whether your business currently

May 13, 2019

The Dangers of Using Online Legal Templates

With a few simple keystrokes in a Google search, new entrepreneurs and startups can gain access to a wealth of resources, tools and information online regarding new business matters. It’s understandable that many new entrepreneurs and startups will be budget-conscious with the mindset of minimizing startup costs wherever possible. It’s also no surprise that new

startups, legal documents