Joint ventures remain one of the most powerful tools in the modern business arsenal. In this five-part series, we will explore how, in a climate of geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility, joint ventures have proven...more
12/4/2025
/ Best Practices ,
Board of Directors ,
Capital Calls ,
Capital Contributions ,
Contract Terms ,
Corporate Governance ,
Decision-Making Process ,
Due Diligence ,
Exit Strategies ,
Governance Standards ,
Joint Venture ,
Partnership Agreements ,
Partnerships ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Strategic Planning
Successful businesses face a critical challenge: How do you protect today's profits while building tomorrow's innovations? Our November 12, 2025, panel discussion on intrapreneurship revealed how companies can harness their...more
11/21/2025
/ Business Development ,
Business Strategies ,
Change Management ,
Corporate Culture ,
Employee Engagement ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Innovation ,
Leadership ,
Professional Development ,
Research and Development ,
Startups
Joint ventures remain one of the most powerful tools in the modern business arsenal. In this five-part series, we will explore how, in a climate of geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility, joint ventures have proven...more
11/13/2025
/ Business Development ,
Business Entities ,
Business Strategies ,
Capital Raising ,
Contract Terms ,
Contractual Safeguards ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Structures ,
Investment ,
Joint Venture ,
Limited Liability Company (LLC) ,
Operating Agreements ,
Partnership Agreements ,
Risk Management ,
Strategic Planning
Many entrepreneurs achieve the dream: They build a profitable, established business from the ground up. Yet they often find themselves trapped, having created not a sellable asset, but an expensive job. If you are the soul of...more
10/31/2025
/ Business Strategies ,
Business Succession ,
Business Valuations ,
Buy-Sell Agreements ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Investors ,
Leadership ,
Life Insurance ,
Private Equity ,
Private Equity Firms ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Small Business ,
Venture Capital
Our last installment explored the basic concept of an advisory board. This second, and final, installment moves from concept to implementation, identifying roles and considerations for designing and building an advisory board...more
10/29/2025
/ Advisory Board ,
Best Practices ,
Board of Directors ,
Business Strategies ,
Corporate Governance ,
D&O Insurance ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Emerging Growth Companies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Private Equity ,
Risk Management ,
Strategic Planning ,
Venture Capital
The journey from a promising startup to a market leader is fraught with challenges: scaling operations, navigating capital markets, attracting top talent, and sidestepping unforeseen competitive threats. For fast-growing,...more
Following is a summary of the materials covered at the September 24, 2025, installment of Bacon & Business, a quarterly breakfast panel discussion hosted by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, EP Wealth Advisors, and Southern...more
The U.S. has entered a new era of trade protection with significant tariffs now in place...more