Does my “DBA” Name Provide Trademark Rights? **Attorney Advertising **
DBA stands for “Doing Business As.” It’s also known as a Fictitious Name or an Assumed Name. A DBA allows you to do business under a name that may be different than your legal business name. To obtain a DBA, business owners can start by searching their state’s database to see if anyone else is […]
Thinking of Launching a Business in a COVID-19 World? **Attorney Advertising**
Whether it’s due to necessity following the loss of a job, or simply from having extra time to map out a plan while quarantining at home, many people are finding opportunities to launch new businesses that fill essential voids in the marketplace during the current COVID-19 crisis. Think of all the crafters who have jumped […]
Take These Steps to Ensure That an Employee or Contractor Can’t Run Off with Your Social Media Accounts **Attorney Advertising **
When we meet with small business owners for an overall business assessment consultation, one of the first questions we ask is, “who owns your social media accounts?” Many times, the business owner will confidently respond, “I do, of course!” honestly believing it to be true that they or their company “own” Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or […]
The Marijuana Industry Is Booming, But Cannabis Businesses and Growers are Still Facing Hurdles to Protect Their Intellectual Property Rights. **Attorney Advertising **
As more states move to legalize marijuana for medical and even recreational use, new businesses and industries are popping up to meet the growing demand for cannabis in the United States. Yet, one door that continues to remain closed for entrepreneurs and businesses in the marijuana industry is that of intellectual property rights, specifically the […]
Is Your Virtual Assistant an Employee or Independent Contractor? **Attorney Advertising**
As you grow your company and expand your team, you may find the prospect of hiring “virtual” employees to be an attractive and flexible option. For starters, having remote team members can save thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars per year in overhead expenses. Here we use a virtual receptionist team to […]
