How 5 orgs help local businesses achieve success

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Entrepreneurs start businesses so they can solve problems, but they often end up spending more time running the business than doing what they set out to do.

And while the day-to-day concerns of keeping a company moving can feel like a distraction, they’re essential to fulfilling the org’s mission and can’t realistically be ignored. These issues are also frequently outside the team’s expertise and require additional support. That’s when they turn to orgs like Technical.ly’s Preferred Partners, a pre-vetted group of service providers across various industries who support startups, entrepreneurs and technologists with resources including legal guidance, fundraising, consulting and more. Their services allow businesses to remain focused on what matters most to them while still maintaining and growing their company.

Take a look at how the orgs below can help your business, and follow the links to their Directory Pages to learn more and explore ways to connect.

Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services — creating tangible value at speed and scale.

“Accenture helps local businesses achieve success through a variety of services and solutions, including: 

• Consulting Services: Providing expert advice on strategy, operations, technology and digital transformation to help businesses improve efficiency and competitiveness. 
• Technology Solutions: Implementing cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and cybersecurity to enhance business operations and drive innovation. 
• Digital Transformation: Assisting businesses in adopting digital tools and processes to improve customer experiences, streamline operations and create new revenue streams. 
• Industry Expertise: Leveraging deep industry knowledge to offer tailored solutions that address specific challenges and opportunities within various sectors. 
• Sustainability Initiatives: Helping businesses develop and implement sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact and meet regulatory requirements. 
• Training and Development: Offering training programs and resources to upskill employees and ensure they are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills. 
• Partnerships and Ecosystems: Collaborating with a network of partners to provide comprehensive solutions and access to a broader range of expertise and resources. 

By leveraging these services, Accenture helps local businesses innovate, grow and achieve long-term success.” — Albrecht Powell, office managing director, Pittsburgh

Ballard Spahr

Ballard Spahr is a national, full service law firm with more than 600 attorneys spread across 15 offices. Its attorneys work with entrepreneurs and emerging companies from ideation through exit and understand how to provide expertise while offering a broad network to help businesses grow and achieve great heights. The firm’s emerging companies and venture capital (ECVC) lawyers also advise venture capital funds and angel investors to help seed ventures from the most nascent stages.

“Ballard Spahr is dedicated to empowering local businesses by providing tailored legal support that helps them grow and thrive in today’s dynamic market. Our team offers comprehensive guidance on a wide range of business matters, including regulatory compliance, transactional needs, intellectual property protection and employment law. By understanding the unique challenges faced by local businesses, we deliver practical solutions that help them navigate complexities, foster innovation and strengthen their ventures. Importantly, we also serve as a connector for those businesses with one another.” — Kimberly Klayman, partner

Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis’ team of more than 2,200 lawyers and legal professionals provides comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation and regulatory services in major industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail and ecommerce, sports, technology and transportation. The company focuses on both immediate and long-term goals with clients, helping them address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes.

“Success for our clients varies based on their business goals. For instance, what looks like a success for an early-stage healthcare company can differ from a late-stage technology company. If you’re an early-stage startup seeking funding, success could be securing substantial Series A or B funding. If you’re a later-stage startup, perhaps you are looking for a sale or to make an acquisition. Whatever and however our clients view success, we partner with and work alongside them to achieve their goals. Our commitment to building deep relationships with our clients helps us understand the business goals, develop a strategy to achieve those goals and execute towards those goals.” — Brian Slough, of counsel

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Shulman Rogers is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys working from offices in Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia. The firm’s attorneys work collaboratively across practice groups to support national, regional and local clients and respond to all of their legal needs.

“Shulman Rogers Law Firm has renewed its commitment to the growth of minority-owned businesses with the launch of Year Three of its Black-Owned Business Program. The Program will again provide free legal support for a year to a Black-Owned business in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia (DMV) region. Co-chaired by two Shulman Rogers shareholders, Kimberly Mann and Michael Lichtenstein, the Program is open to any business in the DMV that is at least 51 percent Black-Owned and controlled. Applications, available at www.shulmanrogers.com, must be submitted no later than December 2, 2024 (extended deadline).” — Michael Lichtenstein, attorney at law and chair, bankruptcy, restructuring & creditors rights

Withum

Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm that has a deep level of expertise relating to all of the issues that arise within the technology industry. Withum’s Technology and Emerging Growth Services Team’s dynamic approach goes beyond traditional accounting services for companies, helping them build toward their goals and innovate for the future.

“From providing resources and contacts to assist with funding to supplying guidance on the ever-changing regulatory requirements to leading you through an IPO and everything in between, Withum’s Technology and Emerging Growth Services Team is ready to work alongside you and your company. As your trusted advisors, we provide you the rare chance to take a back seat on all things audit, tax and advisory, regardless of where you are in your lifecycle, and allow you to focus on growing your business.” — Kurt Simmons, partner

Looking to learn more about local businesses in your community? Check out other companies in the Technical.ly network here to find out about their missions, cultures and initiatives.

And for more orgs dedicated to supporting the tech community, take a look at Technical.ly’s Preferred Partners list here.

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