Garcia-Zamor Blog

You're about to post your sixth job opening this year. Before you hit publish, check one thing: does your posting include a salary range? If you're hiring in California,...

You just launched your third product line this year. Your original trademark covers the company name. But does it cover the new product? Does it cover the tagline you've been...

You just told an employee they need to improve or they're out. Now what? Here's what I see happen constantly with founders at this stage: the conversation goes fine. Everyone...

You just promoted your first employee to "manager." New title. New responsibilities. Maybe a raise. And somewhere in the process, someone said "let's just make them salaried" and...

You have three employees in Maryland, two in Texas, and you just hired your first remote employee in California. Now you're wondering if you need three separate handbooks, or if...

You just added your first outside board member. Maybe it's an investor who wants a seat as part of the deal. Maybe it's an independent director you brought on for expertise....

Your biggest prospect just sent over a term sheet. They want one thing before they sign: exclusivity in their category, or a promise that no other customer gets better pricing...

Your vendor sends over a "standard" agreement. It looks routine. Payment terms, deliverables, a termination clause. You skim it, sign it, and move on to the next fire. Then...

You signed a manufacturing agreement. Production is running. Units are shipping. Then your supplier raises prices 15%. Or goes out of business. Or starts selling your exact...