A few months back I sat on a panel to discuss Non-Profit Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship. You can check out the video here. I was asked to provide some comments on B Corps – or Benefit Corporations. To cover some basics – B-Corps have a dual purpose – To create profit and “create aContinue reading “B-Corporations and the Rise of Social Entrepreneurship”
Monthly Archives: May 2016
City of Lansing Settlement Agreement and a Non-Disparagement Clause with a $10k Penalty
I read an article a few days ago about the City Lansing’s Mayor, Virg Bernero and a settlement agreement he apparently negotiated that included a payout that was made, as reported by the Free Press, “so everybody would be happy.” What I found interesting was “the settlement agreement signed by Bernero and McIntyre also includes aContinue reading “City of Lansing Settlement Agreement and a Non-Disparagement Clause with a $10k Penalty”
Startups – Don’t Make this Mistake!
Happy Friday! A few months back I wrote a post titled Business Startups: Don’t make these mistakes. I discussed a recent case that highlighted mistakes that business startups can make – including, shutting down a business, then starting a new one just to avoid debts/creditors. Generally speaking, that doesn’t work! A May 3rd Cour of appealsContinue reading “Startups – Don’t Make this Mistake!”
Michigan Corporations: Maintain your Corporate Formalities and Keep up your Guard.
This morning I received an e-mail reminder from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Corporation owners are reminded that annual filing fees and statements must be filed by May 15, 2016. “Annual statements and annual reports can be filed online at http://www.michigan.gov/fileonline LARA sent a reminder that failure to file will result inContinue reading “Michigan Corporations: Maintain your Corporate Formalities and Keep up your Guard.”
Small Business Owners: Avoid these Pitfalls
Happy Friday, and a conclusion to “Small Business Week”. President Barack Obama has proclaimed May 1-7, 2016 “National Small Business Week.” I follow the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, if you are a small business owner you should check the organization out. In regards to National Small Business Week, SBE Council president & CEO KarenContinue reading “Small Business Owners: Avoid these Pitfalls”
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