Put a control structure over your group

Put a control structure over your group We put a control structure over the entities so the group operates as one, and can be sold as one. A group of entities assembled over years rarely has a deliberate control structure. Each was added for a reason at the time. What is missing is the layer […]

Why every business needs a buy-sell agreement

There is a lot of upside to being in business with someone else – companionship, shared risk and access to complementary skills and greater resources, to name a few.  However, if you have a partner or co-owner, it is important to protect yourself against the unexpected – what we call the ‘Seven Ds’: Death, Disability, […]

Solution Brief: Corporate Governance – Members, Boards & Managers

This Solution Brief outlines the respective roles and responsibilities of members (or owners), the Board of directors and managers.  Members (owners) The people who own the ‘equity’ in a company are commonly referred to as shareholders or members.  The members of a company exercise ultimate control of the company through their right to appoint and […]

Successful founders looking to scale need a great lawyer.

Natalie Massenet: I would definitely say get a lawyer. That’s the one thing. A lot would be different just with that one act.

Andrew’s presentation style hits the sweet spot

Andrew’s presentation style hits the sweet spot, providing enough relevant material to satisfy people’s appetite, without sounding too much like a ‘law lecture’