In the business world contracts are drafted, negotiated, and signed likely every few minutes. If you’re a small business owner, or an online entrepreneur there is no doubt you have signed your share of contracts. Before you signed did you read the entire contract? And if you did read it did you understand it all? Maybe, maybe not. That is …
Social media giveaways: What are the Rules?
In the online space it seems that pairing with a company to do a giveaway, or doing some type of promotional post of your own product, is everyones favorite way stir up engagement on their profile, gain new follows, and overall promote their brand. And I agree these are fun, and do a great job marketing. However there are quite …
Setting Up Your LLC: Just the Basics
In a previous blog I discussed the importance of registering your business with your state by setting up some type of business entity. I didn’t get into specifics, but I mentioned the increasingly popular Limited Liability Company, or the LLC. LLC’s are popular because they are relatively easy and affordable to set up. If you’ve decide this is the best …
Why I Don’t Trust LegalZoom for Trademark Registration
If you’re ready to register your trademark chances are your business is doing well, and you’re growing. Which is great news! This also means you’ve likely spent considerable time managing your expenses extremely well to allow for this growth. Is that why you’re considering employing LegalZoom or a similar company, to file for your trademark registration? Let me stop you …
What Your Website is Missing that Can Cost You
Privacy Policies, are they for real? I am sure you’ve opted into an email list on any number of websites over the years. Before confirming your subscription you’re generally required to check a box agreeing to the terms of service and privacy policy. You usually can find a clickable link to the privacy policy somewhere on the website too. Although a terms of service …