By Jason Thompson
As CEO, you receive no shortage of advice. Senior staff, paid advisors, spouses – they all have opinions about your next move. But how much of that advice comes from people who fully understand your situation and who have […]
By Jon Wiley
For many business owners, a large portion of their net worth is tied up in a single asset: their company. This can be an unsettling situation, especially for those that may not have the time or inclination to […]
By Tsutomu Johnson
Each new year brings new data breaches that affect a growing number of people. Some of the largest data breaches in history occurred during 2017 and 2018. Equifax lost information belonging to 148 million people. Facebook lost more than […]
By Michael Howell
Acquiring a company can be done for numerous reasons, and may be driven in part by a desire to acquire valuable intellectual property rights. These intellectual property rights may include patents, trademarks, and copyrights that are owned by the […]
By Amy Tieu & Jeff Eades
Reducing energy costs is a major consideration for many businesses and government entities because lower energy costs translates into improved profitability and cash flow, and investments in sustainability can add significant value to assets.
In fact, studies […]
By Val Hale
Utah has one of the best economies in the nation. The state is currently ranked No.2 for “Best State for Business” by Forbes magazine and has been ranked No. 1 six out of the last nine years. One of […]
By David G. Angerbauer
As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a new tax incentive program was created to encourage economic development in distressed communities. Within these communities, specific “qualified opportunity zones” or “opportunity zones” were designated by the […]
By Kevin Jessop
Entrepreneurs are optimists and always see the glass half full. Being an optimist does not require that an entrepreneur ignore risks. Good risk management prevents the alligator in the swamp from taking the company down. A person may […]
By Tara Haskins
We’ve all heard that the average consumer sees 4,000 to 10,000 ads a day, whether they realize it or not. The Italian-branded coffee cup at a gas station. The Swiss Alps image on the side of a water bottle. […]
By Steven C. Avis
The scene is nearly picturesque. The sun’s golden rays dance playfully over the clear, blue ocean water as it sets low on the horizon. An Adirondack chair is nestled low in the white sand just out of […]