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Trademark vs. LLC vs. DBA: What Actually Protects a Small Business Name?

Trademark vs. LLC vs. DBA: What Actually Protects a Small Business Name?

Forming an LLC is an exciting milestone, but it is not the same thing as owning your business name everywhere. Your LLC name, DBA, domain, social media handle, and trademark each do different jobs—and

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Basic Cybersecurity Every Business Should Take

Basic Cybersecurity Every Business Should Take

Cybersecurity may not be the most thrilling item on a business owner’s to-do list. It is unlikely to inspire the same enthusiasm as landing a major client, launching a new service, or finally replacin

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The Wedding Date Mix-up

The Wedding Date Mix-up

The why we should contract. Part 2 The why. Why should we contract? In soliciting free content for this blog, I reached out on Instagram to see if anyone had stories or questions about contracts. I ha

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The Roommate Agreement Conundrum

The Roommate Agreement Conundrum

This blog is part one of a three-part series about contracts. Part 1. What is a contract (implied/explicit)?; Part 2. Why should we contract?; Part 3. What should we include (a bare minimum) in our co

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Corporate Formalities

Corporate Formalities

The first step to a successful business is starting. Form an entity- whether a Limited Liability (“LLC”), S, or C Corporation each one provides a layer of protection for you. No one wants their person

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Is your website legit?

Is your website legit?

Does anyone else starting singing “Too legit. Too legit to quit… Hey! Hey!” If not, you should get on the bandwagon because it’s cool! Okay, not really, but now that it is stuck in your head, let’s ta

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How we should network.

How we should network.

As an “Extroverted Introvert,” I know the value of networking. I can make the rounds at a cocktail party and leave with several new business cards. However, the place where I genuinely shine is at the

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Is an LLC right for you?

Is an LLC right for you?

First, an LLC creates a legal boundary that limits potential liability. In other words, if you created the crockpot that burned down the Pearson’s home, having an LLC as the owner of the crockpot comp

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