Portlandia- Put a Bird On It In the above episode of Portlandia, the characters mock the phenomena of putting a bird on something and calling it art. If you make products for sale using images that you did not create, there are copyright implications to consider. Go to a craft show or browse crafty websites […]
Your Business is Not Your Baby
I often hear people refer to their business as their “baby.” They view the business start-up process and subsequent growth period as similar to birthing and raising a child. While sometimes there are similarities, viewing your business as your baby is a huge mistake. Your business is just that, a business. The only point of […]
What’s In A Name
When starting a business, one of the first things many people come up with is a name. They may start doing business under their company name for quite some time before they decide to make it “official” by incorporating, establishing a bank account, building a website or ordering business cards. By the time they get […]
Enemies Make Good Business Partners
Ok, maybe enemies are not the logical choice as business partners, but sometimes it can be easier than doing business with friends. Going into business with friends always sounds like a great idea. You would get to work with someone you like, have fun and bounce ideas off one another. However, going into a business […]
Why Etsy is Not a Business Plan
I know a large number of people who sells goods on Etsy. I myself love Etsy and there are some amazing finds on there. For the casual hobbyist, Etsy is a great outlet to get your products out into the world quickly and cheaply. However, if one really wants to grow a product based business, […]
So Excited to Come to Manayunk
I am so excited to bring my small business law practice to Manayunk! I am also the owner of Petit Gourmand, a brand new kitchen boutique in Manayunk, so I know first-hand the challenges of opening a new brick + mortar business in Philadelphia. I’m here to help the small business owners of Manayunk and […]