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How to resign and run your business full time

Congratulations! You’ve decided to make a full-time commitment to your business. Before you give your notice and burn bridges your work enemies, remember that your network and relationships are especially important to you as an entrepreneur who is just starting out. Leave smart. Testing the waters—To resign or not to resign? If you are going to be […]

How to land a legal job: The dream cover letter for the future attorney

[bctt tweet=”Don’t expect anything if you don’t work for it” username=”SheLeadsAfrica”] It seems obvious but a lot of the time we wish for things and then wait around for them to happen to us. This as opposed to grabbing opportunities and making things happen for ourselves. Particularly when it comes to seeking employment in the […]

All you need to know about trademarks

What do Apple, Google and Microsoft have in common? They are some of the biggest brands globally. As a start-up, you’re probably interested in how to protect your brand…or if you should even be bothered. Trademarks can take on different forms and if you’re thinking ain’t nobody got time to register trademarks, think again. We’ve […]

Copyright: Preserving your creative work in a social era

The last segment (here) was to follow with a detailed discussion on the non-disclosure agreement. However, conversations with some entrepreneur friends this week warranted a discussion about copyright protections. During the discussion, it was quite evident that some entrepreneurs believe the notion of copyright is all but a fictional concept in frontier markets like Nigeria, especially […]

The fork in the road: Choosing the right business structure

Once you have decided to start your new venture, it is imperative that you choose the right business structure for your company. Do research to find out if you should register as a sole trader, a limited liability company, or a partnership. Don’t rush to the Corporate Affairs Commission to register an LLC because your […]

5 legal issues startups should think about within 6 months

Developing a new idea, creating a website and customers are all the exciting things about building a startup but dealing legal issues will never be on a founder’s top ten list. Unfortunately, a strong legal foundation is necessary in order to build a growth company and not taking care of these important issues can keep […]