That’s because a company’s value is a composite of all of the quantitative and qualitative factors that comprise a company: revenues, expenses, risks, growth prospects, quality of the management team, competitive advantages, strength of the intellectual property, and so forth. By Akira Hirai We can measure success in many ways. MORE >>

In all cases, don’t forget permits, licenses, or registration forms required to operate the business under federal, state or local laws. Intellectual property records. Good record-keeping practices are required to comply with tax laws, and to operate your business properly. In fact, just the opposite is true. Contracts. MORE >>

Well, it valued Tiny Prints' revenues, customer base, marketing skills, intellectual property and operational processes among other things. Maybe it's unique products or intellectual property. Once they launch their companies, most entrepreneurs fall into a very dangerous trap. Maybe it's significant revenues. MORE >>

In the area of intellectual property, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) constitutes a sound model of an Internet policy regime that allows for innovation and Internet-based entrepreneurship. I’ve tried to make this letter substantive around the issues so the Senators understand the fundamental issues with the bills. MORE >>

Local presence in key markets is highly recommended, either through business partners of subsidiary/joint venture operations. Manufacturing offshore could impact intellectual property. Carefully choose the head of international operations. We have heard that there are significant tax advantages in doing business offshore. MORE >>