It’s that time of year again! It is the time for gifts. From calcetines personalizados to gift certificates. With the holiday season almost upon us many small businesses will no doubt use gift certificates to drive holiday revenue. Gift certificates are a fantastic alternative for unsure...
This year's Detroit Startup Week is just around the corner and it's an event you don't want to miss. There are so many events throughout the year, whether it's a seminar, a workshop, a networking event, but none compares to Detroit Startup Week. You can...
Canvas Legal founder, Erin Bonahoom, had the chance to speak with existing and future entrepreneurs about the "Things I wish I had Known Before Starting My Own Business" with a panel of other entrepreneurs in various stages of their own businesses. The event was held...
I’ve never been a big believer in making New Year’s resolutions. I don’t really think that I’ll ever be. But, the last few months of 2015 were a bit of a whirlwind. My partner, Tifani, unexpectedly left our firm to accept a position as in-house...
A well-written client services agreement is an essential tool for small businesses in the services industry. It forms the basis of your relationship with your client including everyone’s expectations, rights and obligations. Having your own master client services agreement allows you to present the initial...
More and more, entrepreneurs are choosing to start their businesses as limited liability companies (known as “LLC’s”). This is not surprising because the LLC does not typically have the same level of formalities that a corporation requires, while offering other tangible benefits to the owners...
Entrepreneurs who are starting a business or operating an established business that relies upon drivers using their own vehicle should take caution. Insurance companies are taking steps to ensure that individual drivers’ automobile insurance does not provide coverage when the personal vehicle is being used...
Sadek Bonahoom was present for the unveiling of the Top 10 Competitors for the Hatch Detroit competition. Guests had the opportunity to meet each of the competitors and learn more about their businesses from the hardworking owners. We are excited to see what each of...
The Hatch Detroit competition is in full swing. Sadek Bonahoom was honored to be among those invited to review 25 Hatch Detroit submissions to help narrow the submitters down to the final 10 submissions to be opened for public voting. Without doubt, Detroit is filled...
So much of a business is ensuring that people know your brand. Whether it is a slogan, your name or a particular logo, you – as a business owner – want people to know who you are and recognize your business when they come across...