Ralf Heyer

Issued and managed through the US Patent and Trade Office (USPTO), trademarks can be a word, logo, phrase, symbol or design that a company is using to help their customers identify the goods as theirs, and not those of another company. Trademarks were created in order to help reduce the confusion surrounding more than one […]

Tech start-ups are all over the place, and with so much demand for their services, is it any wonder? But for tech start-ups offering some kind of eCommerce platform involving online purchases or transactions, as so many do,  it’s important to recognize that these can be notoriously complex when it comes to tax liabilities. With […]

What can you do if you’ve got an incredible idea for a business, but zero funds to create it with? Finding the funds to get a business off the ground can be challenging, and at times, can feel like a hopeless task. However, there are now more ways than ever to raise capital for a […]

As a small business owner you’ve invested in the latest accounting software, and it’s working well to save you time and money, but does that mean you no longer need to hire an accountant? In most cases, no. While accounting software can be an extremely valuable, time and money saving investment, it doesn’t necessarily remove […]

Have you got a great business idea but lack the skills and insider knowledge to pull it off? Well, it turns out that might not matter so much. While some clueless entrepreneurs who found success simply had luck on their side when trying to get their business idea off the ground, others sought help when […]

Depending on the type of business you’re running, it’s not unusual to experience a slow down in sales over the holidays, as a lot of clients, businesses and employees take time off to be with their families. Service based businesses in particular, know to prepare themselves for a small downturn between Thanksgiving and New Year’s […]