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Protect Your Trademark Before You Launch (Video)

Although trademark has become a buzzword in the small business community, many entrepreneurs still don’t know what, when, and why, which creates uncertainty, fear, and anxiety for some. Do I

Trademark Post Registration Audit Best Practices

It’s officially tax season, but the IRS isn’t the only government agency that can audit your business. Since November 2017, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has performed audits

When Work for Hire is Not Work for Hire

If you are working with third parties to create what could be copyrighted materials, you need to understand who owns the rights to the created work. Most business owners wrongly

Why Does My Single LLC Need an Operating Agreement?

Don’t sell yourself short. Many business owners question whether or not they should advance their business structure because of their size. “Why do I need an LLC if my business

The Best Legal Solution for Small Business Owners

Every business owner will encounter legal issues while in business. These issues include selecting the right business entity, creating contracts to work with third parties, identifying and protecting their intellectual property, and most importantly receiving advice to avoid legal pitfalls before they incur. In the past,

Protect Your Personal Assets by Properly Executing Your Business Contracts

A contract is more than a piece of paper. Business contracts can serve the purpose of protecting your business and personal assets, but must be executed properly in order to be

The Power of Looking Back

Money isn’t the only way to measure how far you’ve come. Setting goals and having aspirations is a beautiful aspect of life, whether it be business related or personal. They

How Contracts Protect Your Website

Terms and conditions can be the lifesaver you didn’t know you needed. They communicate the boundaries and protocols in place for your business. Scared of providing information on your website

Common Trademark Mistakes ft. AfroChella vs Coachella

Your business matters too much to keep making the same trademark mistakes. These can have a long term effect on your business. Not completing a thorough trademark clearance search? Still

The Long Term Effects of Childhood [t]rauma w/Dr. Reba Peoples

Have you thought about why you feel like an imposter in your business, hesitate to charge your worth, or look for validation rather than trust yourself? Mental health matters. Our