Plenty of small business owners wonder whether it makes sense to add their spouse as a co-owner (member) of their LLC. Maybe you’re starting a business together, recently got married after forming a company, or just want to plan ahead for taxes and estate...
Starting a business is exciting, and it’s easy to focus all your energy on the product, the customers, and the revenue. But one of the most important things you can do early on is get the right contracts in place. Contracts define the rules of every business...
Forming an LLC is one of the best decisions a small business owner can make. The limited liability structure protects your personal assets from business debts and lawsuits. But here’s what a lot of business owners don’t realize: simply having an LLC doesn’t guarantee...
When you have a great business idea and the market feels right, it’s tempting to skip the paperwork and start selling. But at some point, you need to put a legal structure in place. The question is: when? The short answer is that it is almost always better to do...
If you’re applying for a trademark, one requirement catches people off guard: the specimen. Specifically, the USPTO wants a real-world example that shows how you use your trademark in commerce. When your specimen doesn’t meet their rules, you’ll get...
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