Narwhal Admin Heather 7/21/26 Narwhal Admin Heather 7/21/26

Which Agreement Do You Need? A Guide to Community Partnerships and Nonprofit Collaborations

One of the biggest mistakes organizations make is assuming every partnership should use the same agreement. Some download an MOU from the internet. Others rely on a handshake or an email chain. Still others call every relationship a "partnership" without considering the legal implications.

The reality is that different relationships require different legal tools.

Michael Jonas 10/15/25 Michael Jonas 10/15/25

Avoiding Business Nightmares: Business Health Checklist

What does your business have? What do you need to work on next?

Read the blog to view the list, which is designed for both new and established businesses.

Michael Jonas 9/15/25 Michael Jonas 9/15/25

Equity, Wages, and Founders: What’s the Difference?

The difference between “hiring someone and giving them equity” versus “naming them a founder and giving them equity” is not just semantics.

Michael Jonas 7/29/25 Michael Jonas 7/29/25

Cooperatives, Worker-Owned Businesses, and Cooperative-Style LLCs: What’s the Difference?

Curious about the difference between a cooperative, a worker-owned business, and a cooperative-style LLC? While these models may share values like equity and shared ownership, they are not legally the same, especially under Oregon law. This blog breaks down what makes each structure unique and helps you choose the right path for your mission-driven business.