Building the right team is one of the most important factors in any organization’s long-term success. At the core of this idea is a principle highlighted by Jim Collins in his classic book Good to Great: it’s not just about having people on the bus—it’s about making sure you have
Our firm recently had its fifth annual retreat, and it has caused me to reflect on the value that our team derives from taking two days per year to focus 100% on each other – not on our clients, not on the business, but on each other. Company retreats have
I often work with entrepreneurs starting new ventures. While there are multiple considerations for new businesses, the first important item to address is entity formation, governance, and finance/ownership. This is the starting point to get your venture headed in the right direction.
I remember when the graphic designer I hired came up with the initial logo for our law firm. Seeing it on mockups for a website and for business cards was a surreal experience. It reduced the months of planning and research into something tangible and real. It hit me so
Limited liability companies (“LLCs”) offer individuals a lot of flexibility when starting a new business while also providing the benefit of limited liability related to personal assets or assets that exist outside of the company structure. The LLC has become a favorite for forming new ventures due to its unique
After teaching in low income schools for four years, I became disenfranchised. I had teacher friends trying to raise their own kids on welfare while they worked full time, and my schools’ administrators repeatedly disregarded my ideas for change. I felt I had no voice, and at the same time