Blog Talk Radio’s “Business Talk” show co-host, Jo-Anne Yau, presented, “Using Sports as a Business Development Tool.” Ms. Yau discussed how sports can be integrated into business plans, and addressed the legal consideratations of those business transactions. The featured guest was Dave McDaid, founder of local outdoor apparel and equipment company, IRISHWATERDOGS. The show’s focus centered around what Ms. […]
Blog Talk Radio’s “Business Talk” show co-host, Jo-Anne Yau, presented, “Forming a Non-Profit Business.” Ms. Yau spoke about the misconceptions and challenges involved in running a non-profit/charitable organization, what it takes to get it starting and how to keep it running. Ms. Yau was joined by Jeri Millard, founder of In The Pink, a non-profit boutique/Medicare provider, that provides cancer […]
Want to start your own business? Get expert business advice at the LaunchPad, brought to you by the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center and Prudential. “LaunchPad: Exploring Entrepreneurial Options,” the topic of discussion on September 22 at the JWBC Athena Cafe, which will feature a panel of business women sharing what they have learned through […]
After being in business for nearly half a century, Borders announced plans to close and liquidate its remaining stores by the end of September. This announcement came after the company filed for bankruptcy in February and after the last hope for a revival disappeared when a private investment deal fell through. Though all of this has […]
Recently, a tourist received a blinding injury at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure. Carlos Montaivo, of Puerto Rico, was riding the Dragon Challenge roller coaster when he was hit in the eye by an unidentified object. Montaivo said that he previously only had sight in one eye. Now he cannot see at all. Universal made a statement that […]
Jacksonville is becoming a larger pin on the Florida map. Local outdoor apparel and equipment company, IRISHWATERDOGS, with their charitable and patriotic efforts toward the Wounded Warriors Project, will be NBC Sports’ and VS. Channel’s poster child they reflect on the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11. The Jacksonville Sharks have just celebrated their “Superbowl of Arena […]
More Florida women are deciding to become business owners in the face of our current economic crisis. And their businesses are thriving. Ask Jo-Anne Yau, who was featured in the Business Strategies section of the Jacksonville Business Journal. Ms. Yau credited her mentors and support staff for her success in starting a law firm when […]
Blogs aren’t just for reading anymore. Starting June 3, Kerry Heaps and Jo-Anne Yau will co-host Blog Talk Radio’s “Business Talk Radio” show. The hour-long shows will address a number of business-related topics, such as patents, franchising, licensing, litigation, and contracts. It airs every other Friday, 10-11am EST. The inaugural show is dedicated to trademark law. Ms. […]
It’s the ultimate clash of the titans. In a dispute over the Google Wallet payment service allegedly infringing on the trade secrets of eBay’s PayPal service, the May 27, 2011 lawsuit was filed. The claims revolved around former eBay executives, Osama Bedier and Stephanie Tilenius revealing proprietary information to Google. The events leading up to the […]
You may notice that commercials for McDonald’s no longer feature Ronald McDonald. Is the 48 year-old clown being phased out? It has been reported recently that the world’s leading fast-food restaurant chain is shifting to a more mature brand in order to target more sophisticated consumers. Why companies like McDonald’s rebrand is an inquiry that […]
