As we prepare to ring in the New Year, soon-to-be entrepreneurs share their hopes and aspirations for their business in 2018. While the road ahead is long and arduous, budding business owners can hit the ground running by taking the necessary legal steps ahead of...
The new year is a great time to start a business. Before jumping into the entrepreneurial pool, educate yourself on the various corporate structures for small businesses. Not only does corporate structure impact the operations of a company, it also impacts the bottom line. Having...
The workforce is the lifeblood of a business. During a transfer in ownership, it is common for the staff to feel concerned and stressed about the change in leadership. The high stress can lead to unhappy employees, which can increase turnover rates and lower productivity....
The road to entrepreneurship does not always begin in a garage. Sometimes the best ways to launch or expand on an idea is to purchase a business that already exists. In doing so, the buyer is immediately in a leadership role at a company that...
Mason Cole recently partnered with 36Squared, a new business incubator in the West Loop, to host a variety of events and conversations around the legal aspects of entrepreneurship. Mason recently presented “Five Questions to Ask a Future Business Partner” to incubator members at a networking...
Many early-stage entrepreneurs go into business with a friend or significant other without fully comprehending the skill sets needed to turn a passion into a thriving business. Unfortunately, jumping into business with someone does not always go according to plan, as there are likely facets...
Mason Cole sat down with Cheddar to discuss the current climate for startups, and some best practices for new businesses. You can watch the full segment here....
Entrepreneurs eager to launch their startup should take advantage of today’s low interest rates to entice venture capitalists to fund their ideas with the current “cheap money.” The economic climate is creating an environment for high-net-worth investors to invest in companies before interest rates rise....
It is commonly known that employee performance is directly linked to how happy they are with their position and company. Job perks are a significant contributing factor to this happiness and a crucial way to attract top talent. Competitive benefits can be a powerful incentive...
Mason Cole spoke with Bill Knapik of the Price of Business radio show about early stage companies and what they need to know about establishing the legal groundwork to grow their business. You can listen to the full radio show here....