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Congratulations!  You are the proud owner of a brand new registered trademark!  Kudos to you for taking this important step to protect your business and your […]

Choose a strong name for your business to build your intellectual property portfolio. Because not all business names are created equal.  And the name or logo […]

Trademark Search Before Adoption What is a Trademark search and why do you need one?  A comprehensive trademark search finds any potential for trademark infringement claims […]

Trademark is a great way for small business owners to protect your brand.  This article will discuss what a brand is, what a trademark is, and […]

Starting and operating a service-based small business involves entering into various legal agreements and contracts. The use of properly written service-based contracts is crucial for protecting […]

Does your small business really need to use contracts? Can’t you just rely on a verbal agreement and a handshake? Well … of course you can. […]

As small business owners the last thing we want to deal with is a tax audit. This article discusses best practices to avoid a tax audit. […]

“For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned.” – Benjamin Franklin In honor of National Clean Your Desk Day I’m bringing back this wonderful article […]

As small business owners we are required in certain circumstances to send 1099s to the service providers we work with. This year the deadline is January […]