6 Steps to Acquiring a Patent
Intellectual property (IP) can be the success of a small business, so you need to protect it. Here are the 6 steps to acquiring and keeping a patent on your IP. See if it qualifies – Not everything can be patented. The same is true with trademarks and copyrights. A perfect example of this is […]
What to Do When a Business Partnership Fails
Since half of all marriages in the US end in divorce, should it really be a surprise that business partnerships often do not work out? There are so many things that can come between business partners, for example: One partner may feel that he or she is carrying all of the weight of business operations […]
Is an LLC the Right Business Formation for Your New Company?
If you have an idea for a small business, you may wonder whether it is worth it to form an LLC or if you should just make it a sole proprietorship. First, let’s address what an LLC is. It stands for Limited Liability Company. It is a legal structure that allows you to be a […]
Why You Need to Protect Your Brand’s Intellectual Property Online
The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) was put in place to protect intellectual property (IP) that is published on the Internet (basically anything that is uploaded from text to pictures to videos). So why do you need to protect your online web content if the DMCA is already in place? Here are a couple of […]
What Is an S Corporation (and Is It for You)?
Incorporating can have some great benefits for a small business owner. However, it is important to understand the different types of corporate formations and whether or not they will meet your personal business needs. Here are some things you should know about an S corp. What Is an S Corporation? Organizing your business as an […]
Why Have Contractors Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
Whether you call it a confidentiality agreement or an NDA, you want this business contract to be a regular part of your dealings with any employees, contractors, or private consultants your company uses. Why is it so important? Defines confidential information – You may feel that anything you tell your employees via email is confidential, […]
