October 2003  
Selecting a Technology Consultant

The complexity and pace of change in technology makes it impossible to know what technology is available without expert advice. Using a consultant to assist with the purchase of technology products is not only wise it is vital. Even in-house MIS and IT professionals can not be up to date in the same way as a consulting professional. In-house personnel must spend the bulk of their time on in-house issues, rather than keeping up with the latest technology. On the other hand, keeping up with technology is what consultants are supposed to do.

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Trademark: The Ignored Asset
Part 1: What is a Trademark and Who Cares?

by William S. Wyler
Schwartz, Manes & Ruby

This is part 1 of a three part series on the importance of trademarks, even for medium and smaller businesses and a basic explanation of the very much misunderstood law of trademark.

Everyone in business thinks, studies and plans about how to protect corporate assets, reduce taxes, increase sales and a thousand other issues. Yet one issue which arguably involves the most valuable assets is usually not discussed or even considered. Trademarks are the ignored asset.

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