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Why I love innovative business models as a lawyer

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As a lawyer, I have done a lot of contracting and consulting on traditional business models. But it is particularly exciting for me when I work with clients who have developed innovative new business models. This is because there is still no or hardly any case law to go on. This means that as a lawyer I am challenged to be creative and find new solutions. In this blog post, I’d like to explain why, as an attorney, I love to provide contracts and advice on innovative business models.

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1. Innovative business models are a challenge
2. Innovative business models are exciting
3. Innovative business models offer opportunities
4. Innovative business models require intensive training
5. Conclusion
5.1. Author: Marian Härtel
Key Facts
  • Innovative business models represent a challenge and an opportunity for lawyers, as they are often not yet legally regulated.
  • Collaborating with creative entrepreneurs and start-ups inspires and motivates us to develop new solutions.
  • Lawyers play a decisive role in the implementation and support of innovative business models.
  • Understanding the legal framework is essential for the success of business models.
  • Individual advice is necessary in order to take into account the specific needs of each customer.
  • Experience as an entrepreneur helps lawyers to better understand the challenges of innovative business models.
  • The combination of intensive training and technological affinity enables optimal support for customers.

Innovative business models are a challenge

Innovative business models are a challenge for me as a lawyer. This is because there is still no or hardly any case law to go on. This means that as a lawyer I am challenged to be creative and find new solutions. That’s a challenge I’m happy to accept. Because this is the only way I can offer my clients the best possible advice. As a lawyer, I see it as my job to help my clients successfully implement their innovative business models. This also means that I deal intensively with the legal framework and find creative solutions that meet the needs of my clients.

Innovative business models are exciting

Innovative business models are exciting. Because this is about new ideas and concepts that are not yet on the market. This means that as a lawyer I have the opportunity to participate in the development of these business models. This is an exciting task that motivates and excites me. Working with creative entrepreneurs and startups inspires me and drives me to keep finding new solutions. It is a special pleasure for me to accompany my clients on their way to success and to grow myself in the process. Working on innovative business models is not only an exciting task for me, but also an affair of the heart.

Innovative business models offer opportunities

Innovative business models offer opportunities that must be exploited. This is because new, previously undiscovered markets and business areas can open up here. As an attorney, I see it as my job to help my clients take advantage of these opportunities and successfully implement their business models. Because this is the only way they can be successful and grow in the long term. This is not only about the legal framework, but also about the strategic orientation of the company. As a lawyer, I have the opportunity to help my clients align their business models with the needs of the market and thus be successful. This also involves minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities. For me, working on innovative business models is not only a challenge, but also an opportunity to help my clients realize their visions. I see myself as a partner to my clients and together we can break new ground and implement innovative ideas. As an attorney, I take particular pleasure in helping my clients succeed and realize their full potential.

Innovative business models require intensive training

As a lawyer, it is my duty to provide my clients with the best possible advice and support. It is particularly important that I familiarize myself intensively with the subject matter in order to understand the legal framework and be able to implement it. This intensive training requires time and commitment, but it is worth it, because it allows me to offer my clients the best possible advice and accompany them on their path to success. As an entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in various industries and business concepts, I understand the challenges that come with innovative business models. I have founded many companies myself and know the stumbling blocks on the way to success. This experience helps me to better understand my clients and support them in the implementation of their business ideas. But not only my experience as an entrepreneur is an advantage, but also my affinity for modern technologies. I love being involved with new technologies and understanding how they can change the business world. This passion enables me to draft good contracts even for innovative business models and to support my clients in implementing their ideas.

In summary, my experience as an entrepreneur and my passion for modern technologies help me to better understand innovative business models and support my clients in implementing their ideas. Intensive familiarization with the subject matter is essential in order to offer my clients the best possible advice and to accompany them on their way to success.

Innovative business models require individual consulting

Innovative business models require individual consulting tailored to my client’s needs and goals. Because every business model is unique and presents its own challenges and opportunities. As an attorney, it is my job to help my clients meet these challenges and seize the opportunities. In doing so, I do not offer “off the shelf” advice. I always approach the problems and needs of my clients individually and work out a tailor-made solution together with them. This requires flexibility and creativity, but it’s a challenge I’m happy to take on. It can also happen that I advise against a project if the entrepreneurial risk seems too high to me. Because as a lawyer, I see it as my duty to advise my clients not only legally, but also entrepreneurially. This is not only about the legal framework, but also about the economic viability of the business model.

I see myself as a partner to my clients and together we take the road to success. This is not only about the legal implementation, but also about the strategic orientation of the company. As a lawyer, it is my job to help my clients align their business model with the needs of the market and thus be successful. As an attorney, I provide individualized counsel tailored to my clients’ needs and goals. In doing so, I always address the problems and needs of my clients individually and work out a tailor-made solution together with them. I see myself as a partner to my clients and together we take the road to success.

Conclusion

Innovative business models are a challenge, but also an opportunity. As a lawyer, I love to offer contracts and consultations on innovative business models, as this is where I am challenged to be creative and find new solutions. Innovative business models require intensive training and individual consulting, but it’s worth it. This is the only way I can help my clients to successfully implement their business models and accompany them on their way to success.

Marian Härtel
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Marian Härtel ist Rechtsanwalt und Fachanwalt für IT-Recht mit einer über 25-jährigen Erfahrung als Unternehmer und Berater in den Bereichen Games, E-Sport, Blockchain, SaaS und Künstliche Intelligenz. Seine Beratungsschwerpunkte umfassen neben dem IT-Recht insbesondere das Urheberrecht, Medienrecht sowie Wettbewerbsrecht. Er betreut schwerpunktmäßig Start-ups, Agenturen und Influencer, die er in strategischen Fragen, komplexen Vertragsangelegenheiten sowie bei Investitionsprojekten begleitet. Dabei zeichnet sich seine Beratung durch einen interdisziplinären Ansatz aus, der juristische Expertise und langjährige unternehmerische Erfahrung miteinander verbindet. Ziel seiner Tätigkeit ist stets, Mandanten praxisorientierte Lösungen anzubieten und rechtlich fundierte Unterstützung bei der Umsetzung innovativer Geschäftsmodelle zu gewährleisten.

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