How to Transition From DBA to LLC
If you’re operating a business under a DBA (which means “doing business as,” and is often also referred to as a “trade name” or “fictitious name”), there may come a time where you decide “it’s time to be official! I want to operate...Trademarks and Copyrights
Intellectual property comes in many forms. A few most common are trademarks and copyrights. It’s really common for people to get them mixed up. So let’s dive deep to see the differences and similarities and to answer these questions: What are they? What’s the...
Are You Hiring an Employee or a Contractor?
If you want to grow your business, you can’t do it alone. That’s a fact. When you do everything yourself – bookkeeping, marketing, HR, IT, and more – you spend more time working in your business than on your business. That means you can never really expand beyond...What is A Copyright?
What is a copyright? The idea behind it? And what exactly does a copyright protect? What is it? A copyright protects original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Basically, copyrights apply to works of art or works of creativity that...
The Truth in Advertising Law
The truth in advertising is that sometimes there is no truth in advertising. Unscrupulous business owners often make big promises (that they can’t actually keep) or just flat-out lie about their product in order to lure in more customers. My advice? Don’t be that guy....Trademark vs. Service Mark
Ever heard the term “Service Mark?” It’s likely that you’ve heard of a “trademark” before, and you’ve probably seen a “TM” symbol on logos or business names out and about. But what about that strange “SM” symbol...Word Mark vs. Design Mark
If you’ve applied or considered applying for a trademark you may be trying to figure out what the difference is between a word mark and a design mark. Well, don’t fret because the difference is fairly easy to spot. Word Mark: A word mark, also commonly referred to as...