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The Secret of Business Contract Success

As a small business owner, you need to have the right contracts and agreements in place to protect your assets. Especially for a small business, one bad business agreement could lead to having to close your doors. Here are a few tips to help you make a success of your business dealings with individuals and […]

By : Kalyan Oct 26, 2021 No Comment

Business Attorney, Business Formations, Small Business Attorney

Misconceptions Regarding LLC Formation for Small Businesses

Your business formation is an essential component of any new startup. You don’t want misunderstandings to cause you to choose the wrong formation type. Here are a few common misconceptions about setting up a small business as an LLC. Misconception 1: It’s easy – Don’t get us wrong, it is doable. However, it is not […]

By : Kalyan Oct 12, 2021 No Comment

Business Formations, Incorporations

What Do You Need to Maintain Corporate Status for Your Small Business?

Incorporating a small business can offer you tax benefits, personal liability protection, and many other valuable advantages over operating as a sole proprietorship. While it may seem to be very complicated to incorporate, a small business attorney can easily walk you through the process, and the benefits are definitely worth it. Once your business formation […]

By : Kalyan Sep 28, 2021 No Comment

Intellectual Property, Trademark Attorney

Top Three Ways to Speed Up Your Trademark Application

Your small business relies on intellectual property (IP) to maintain a competitive advantage. Having trademarks is one way to ensure that other businesses cannot copy your logo, slogan, or even brand colors. Here are a few tips to help you get through the trademark application process as quickly as possible so that you are definitely […]

By : Kalyan Sep 14, 2021 No Comment

Business Attorney, Copyright Attorney, Intellectual Property, Small Business Attorney

Necessary Steps When Trying to Protect Your Business with Patents

If you’ve ever watched an episode of Shark Tank, you know how essential it can be to have something proprietary about your business, especially if you are looking for investment capital. Even if you want to keep 100% of your equity, you still need to protect your intellectual property (IP) in order to maintain your […]

By : Kalyan Sep 1, 2021 No Comment

Business Formations, Partnership Agreement

Is a Partnership the Right Business Formation for You?

When you first start a company, you can choose from all sorts of business formations, such as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or even a corporation. If you decide to form a partnership and have a co-owner in the business, there are some important reasons to have the partnership agreement drafted professionally. Here are a […]

By : Kalyan Aug 20, 2021 No Comment

Business Attorney, Contracts & Agreement Attorney

How an NDA Protects Your Business When You Work With Freelancers

As a small business owner, it makes more sense for you to work with freelancers rather than to hire many in-house employees for things you don’t require every day. However, certain risks come along with hiring a freelance. For example, they may not have the same kind of vested interest in seeing your business succeed […]

By : Kalyan Aug 12, 2021 No Comment

Business Formations

Reminders for Those Thinking of Starting a Business Partnership During the Pandemic

Working remotely or running an online business has become more commonplace than ever since the pandemic left many of us stuck indoors for over a year. While the lockdowns are ending, many have discovered that they like the autonomy of working from home. If you are thinking of starting your own online business, here are […]

By : Kalyan Jul 26, 2021 No Comment

Incorporations, Small Business Attorney

4 Reasons to Set Your Small Business Up as a Corporation

When you are forming a new startup, one of the considerations is whether you should incorporate. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons you may decide this is a smart move for your small business. Tax savings – A sole proprietor will pay 15% in self-employment tax on all taxable income. Therefore, you […]

By : Kalyan Jun 22, 2021 No Comment

Intellectual Property

Preventing Internal IP Theft at Your Small Business

Intellectual Property (IP) is essential for a small business that needs to maintain a competitive advantage in the modern business world. One of the greatest threats to maintaining your IP is internal theft. How can you keep employees from stealing, leaking, or even selling your brand’s secrets? Here are a few tips. Control access – […]

By : Kalyan Jun 8, 2021 No Comment

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