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Protecting Your Business: The Importance of Intellectual Property in the Digital AgeIn the latest episode of our podcast, host Josh sits down with Matthew Fornaro, a seasoned business law attorney and founder of Matthew Fornaro, P.A.. The discussion delves into the critical legal considerations for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), emphasizing the importance of a solid legal foundation for business success. This blog post will break down the key insights shared by Matthew, offering actionable advice and thorough explanations to guide entrepreneurs in navigating the legal landscape of business ownership.Matthew Fornaro is introduced as a business law attorney with a focus on litigation (90%) and transactional work (10%). His practice primarily serves small and medium-sized businesses, helping them navigate various legal challenges throughout their business lifecycle. While most of his clients are based in Florida, he also assists businesses across the country. Matthew emphasizes the necessity of having proper legal documents in place for any business. Entrepreneurs often overlook foundational documents in their eagerness to start their ventures. Essential documents every business should have include bylaws, operating agreements, contracts, rental agreements, and licensing agreements.A key theme in Matthew's advice is the necessity of assembling a team of professionals to support business operations. Entrepreneurs should seek out a business law attorney, an accountant, and other specialists to ensure that all aspects of the business are managed effectively. This collaborative approach helps businesses navigate challenges more efficiently and positions them for success. Matthew encourages business owners to be proactive in their legal planning, including having an employee handbook, insurance, and compliance with regulations. By establishing these foundational elements, businesses can better manage potential issues before they escalate.About Matthew Fornaro:Matthew Fornaro has been a business law attorney serving South Florida, including Coral Springs and Parkland, since 2003. Prior to starting his own law firm, he was an attorney at a 300+ attorney civil practice law firm that served local, national, and international clients, and was also an attorney at a prestigious national law firm. Matthew practices complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes. Matthew, a member of the Florida Bar and District of Columbia Bar, also practices construction law, intellectual property law, homeowner and condominium association representation, and drafts and revises of business documents, including the formation of business organizations. Matthew assists new business owners in choosing and drafting all legally required documents.Matthew is involved in mentoring new attorneys, as both a graduate and instructor of the Kaufman Foundation's FastTrac NewVenture Program, presented by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development and the City of Hollywood, as well as a graduate and instructor for the Florida State University College of Business Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Small Business Executive Program. As a small business owner himself, Matthew is proud of his representation of businesses in our community and is also available to assist in all transactional and litigation needs.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Matthew Fornaro, P.A. website athttps://fornarolegal.com/Check out Matthew Fornaro on LinkedIn...

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Kevin Guthrie, the management director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management; Pete Gomez, the management director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Emergency Management; and Clay Pacheco, the management director of the Broward County Office of Emergency Management, about the flood emergency. Milberg also interviewed Steadman Stahl, the president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association; and Lori Alhadeff, a member of the Broward County School Board, the founder of Make Our Schools Safe, and the mother of 14-year-old Alyssa, who died during a mass shooting on Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small BusinessDevelopment (OESBD) since June 2013. In alignment with OESBD's mission to stimulate economic development, Mr. McDonald is committed to supporting the growth and development of small businesses in Broward County, which are a great asset to our local economy. Mr. McDonald also serves as Broward's designated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO) and works to support the County's commitment to the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs that OESBD administers along with the County's local small business programs. For the past 21 years, Mr. McDonald has worked in Community and Economic Development on both local and federal programs. His expertise includes initiating tax increment financing programs, providing supportive economic development services to local municipalities, brownfield redevelopment, small business development, and disadvantaged business enterprise opportunities. Mr. McDonald continues outreach to the 31 cities in Broward as well as the Local Chambers of Commerce and multiple business organizations to ensure that the public is aware of the programs and services offered by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development. Learn more about Broward County and the work they do: http://broward.org/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-michael-mcdonald-8047313/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small BusinessDevelopment (OESBD) since June 2013. In alignment with OESBD's mission to stimulate economic development, Mr. McDonald is committed to supporting the growth and development of small businesses in Broward County, which are a great asset to our local economy. Mr. McDonald also serves as Broward's designated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO) and works to support the County's commitment to the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs that OESBD administers along with the County's local small business programs. For the past 21 years, Mr. McDonald has worked in Community and Economic Development on both local and federal programs. His expertise includes initiating tax increment financing programs, providing supportive economic development services to local municipalities, brownfield redevelopment, small business development, and disadvantaged business enterprise opportunities. Mr. McDonald continues outreach to the 31 cities in Broward as well as the Local Chambers of Commerce and multiple business organizations to ensure that the public is aware of the programs and services offered by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development. Learn more about Broward County and the work they do: http://broward.org/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-michael-mcdonald-8047313/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

Do small businesses really win in Broward County? The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) says, “Yes!” Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director of the OESBD will guide small business owners through the various resources, grant and procurement opportunities to make small businesses thrive.

Special Guest Erin Ely Gonzalez, M.D. is a Forensic Pathologist. Erin's current position is the Associate Medical Examiner for the Broward County Office of the Medical Examiner & Trauma Services. In Forensic Pathology Part 2, Erin goes into extraordinary detail explaining a day in the life a forensic pathologist. Erin discusses how forensic technology has changed, the process of conducting a full and partial autopsy, and cases that have challenged her. After listening to Erin, you will quickly realize reality is far more challenging and intensive then what television portrays.   FOLLOW ME!! Website https://shannonconfidential.com/ TikTok https://bit.ly/3zHvxeT BITCHUTE https://bit.ly/3I58y2Z Facebook https://bit.ly/2XRPDGH FF Instagram https://bit.ly/3gweWDU SC Instagram https://bit.ly/3i9yr6q YouTube https://bit.ly/3i6X6s4 Apple Podcast https://bit.ly/3AGH13O Patreon https://www.patreon.com/shannonconfidential   FOLLOW ERIN!! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.elygonzalez Instagram https://instagram.com/erin_ely_gonzalez?   SHOW NOTES Forensic Pathologist https://hsc.unm.edu/omi/about/faq/forensic-pathologist.html   National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) https://www.atf.gov/firearms/national-integrated-ballistic-information-network-nibin   Autopsy https://www.autopsyflorida.com/difference-between-a-complete-and-a-partial-autopsy/   Lodox https://lodox.com/   CT Scan https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/ct-scan/about/pac-20393675   Entomologist www.thebalancecareers.com/entomologist-125921   Forensic Entomology https://sites.google.com/site/magicofforensicscience/lesson-4  

Special Guest Erin Ely, M.D. is a Forensic Pathologist.  Erin's current position is the Associate Medical Examiner for the Broward County Office of the Medical Examiner & Trauma Services.   In this episode of Forensic Friday, Erin goes into extraordinary detail explaining what it takes to be a forensic pathologist.  Erin discusses cases that remind her just when she thinks she has seen everything, she is faced with something new and unknown.      After listening to Erin, you will quickly realize reality is far more challenging and intensive then what television portrays.    Podcast Episode Link https://youtu.be/bijDnxRakTI   FOLLOW ME!! Website https://shannonconfidential.com/ TikTok https://bit.ly/3zHvxeT BITCHUTE https://bit.ly/3I58y2Z Facebook https://bit.ly/2XRPDGH FF Instagram https://bit.ly/3gweWDU SC Instagram https://bit.ly/3i9yr6q YouTube https://bit.ly/3i6X6s4 Apple Podcast https://bit.ly/3AGH13O Patreon https://www.patreon.com/shannonconfidential   FOLLOW ERIN!! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.elygonzalez Instagram https://instagram.com/erin_ely_gonzalez?

739: Do You Have the Right Contracts for Your Business? Matthew Fornaro, FornaroLegal.com   Do You Have the Right Contracts for Your Business? Matthew Fornaro, FornaroLegal.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 739 Matthew Fornaro   Matthew Fornaro has been a business law attorney in Florida, serving Coral Springs, Parkland, and Broward County since 2003. Prior to starting his own law firm, he was an attorney with Shutts & Bowen, LLP, and Greenspoon Marder, P.A. Matthew practices complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes.  Matthew, a member of the Florida bar, also practices intellectual property law, homeowner and condominium association representation, and the drafting and revision of business documents, including the formation of business organizations. Matthew assists new business owners in choosing and drafting all legally required documents. Matthew is also a graduate and instructor of the Kaufman Foundation's FastTrac NewVenture Program, presented by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development and the City of Hollywood, as well as a graduate of the Florida State University College of Business Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Small Business Executive Program.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Matthew Fornaro about having the right contracts for your business.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How many businesses don't have contracts when they need to have a written contract. - How the businesses who do have contracts often don't have the correct ones in place. - Why it's vital for businesses to have their attorney go over their business documents. - How business attorneys need to stay proactive, so they don't have to act reactively. - Why having the right documents in place can set you and your business up for the future.   Connect with Matthew:   Guest Contact Info Twitter @FornaroLegal Facebook Facebook.co/fornarolegal Links Mentioned: fornarolegal.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) since May 2013. Mr. McDonald has an expansive vision of economic development for all of Broward County, centered on an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to small business success, as well as a renewed sense of partnership with the County’s 31 municipalities and its Municipal Services District. OESBD has as its core functions economic development for the County and the oversight of local and Federal implementation of small business programs. Mr. McDonald champions opportunities for small businesses through developing, implementing, and monitoring these programs. OESBD provides resources to position businesses in growing beyond Broward County with an emphasis on creating capacity and encouraging international trade. With programs like a new mentor-protégé initiative and an enhanced effort to work directly with city-level economic development efforts, OESBD and the County are poised to continue improvements seen of late in economic development. Prior to joining Broward County, Mr. McDonald worked for 13 years in Community and Economic Development on both local and federal programs. His expertise includes initiating tax increment finance programs, brownfield redevelopment, small business development, and disadvantaged business enterprise. 

Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) since May 2013. Mr. McDonald has an expansive vision of economic development for all of Broward County, centered on an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to small business success, as well as a renewed sense of partnership with the County’s 31 municipalities and its Municipal Services District.  BROWARD AND BEYOND www.BROWARD.ORG/ECONDEV

Did an interview with Teresa William's on her run to be the 1st female State Attorney to head the Broward County Office, and her roles as a prosecutor in Miami Dade. You can also see the interview via Youtube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prosandcons/support

Broward County Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness and Paola Issac Baraya, International Trade Specialist for the Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development, continue their discussion of the critical role international business plays in the Florida economy. They highlight in this episode the many opportunities international markets for goods and services. They detail the benefits of attending the Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) held at the Broward County Convention Center on October 17-18, 2018. Over 900 individuals are expected to attend and various international delegations and country representatives will be present. Details are here: www.broward.org/FITCE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/businessscaleinsights/support

Broward County Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness and Paola Issac Baraya, International Trade Specialist for the Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development, discuss the critical role international business plays in job creation and in the economy of Florida. They highlight in this episode the many opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners to expand their bottom lines by looking at international markets for their goods and services. They detail the various resources provided by Broward County. And in particular, they highlight the benefits of attending the Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) held at the Broward County Convention Center on October 17-18, 2018. Over 900 individuals are expected to attend and various international delegations and country representatives will be present. Details are here: http://www.broward.org/FITCE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/businessscaleinsights/support

  Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) since June 2013. Mr. McDonald has an expansive vision of economic development for all of Broward County, centered on an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to small business success, as well as a renewed sense of partnership with the County’s 31 municipalities and its Municipal Services District.  Prior to joining Broward County, Mr. McDonald worked for 13 years in Community and Economic Development on both local and federal programs. His expertise includes initiating tax increment finance programs, brownfield redevelopment, small business development and disadvantaged business enterprise opportunities. 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room A-680 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1802 Phone: 954-357-6400 / 954-357-6155  Fax: 954-357-5674

Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) since June 2013. Mr. McDonald has an expansive vision of economic development for all of Broward County, centered on an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to small business success, as well as a renewed sense of partnership with the County’s 31 municipalities and its Municipal Services District.  Prior to joining Broward County, Mr. McDonald worked for 13 years in Community and Economic Development on both local and federal programs. His expertise includes initiating tax increment finance programs, brownfield redevelopment, small business development and disadvantaged business enterprise opportunities. 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room A-680 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1802 Phone: 954-357-6400 / 954-357-6155  Fax: 954-357-5674