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Expect More Friction and Higher Costs If Franchise Labor Change Goes Through

The relationship between franchisors and franchisees has been top of mind lately, thanks to the National Labor Relations Board’s recent efforts to update the joint-employer standard. I don’t believe the change, which at the moment...

byNick Anthony Zamucen

April 9, 2024

The 7 Benefits of Forming a Corporation

With 2024 still new, many entrepreneurs are about to start or have just started a new business. After all, January or, more broadly, the first quarter of any year can be a favorable time to...

byBizFilings

January 23, 2024

10 Tips for Landing a Product Licensing Deal

When you’ve got a great idea for a product, there’s an important decision to make right up front: Do you want to build a brand new company from the ground up in order to commercialize...

byThe Sloan Brothers

May 14, 2022

Raising Capital for Your Startup: Top Legal Considerations to Know

It’s an issue every entrepreneur and new business must face: raising capital for your business. Even though you may start your business with your own nest egg or your company may be able to operate...

byLen Garza

August 27, 2021

How I Choose to Lead My Law Firm in These Uncertain Times

One of the credos at the Mike Morse Personal Injury Law Firm is to be the best law firm to work for in Michigan. We came up with that 13 years ago. But during these...

byMike Morse

February 4, 2021

The Clause Your Company Contracts Need to Protect You During COVID-19

COVID-19 has had a major impact on businesses worldwide, and aspect in particular that it has affected is pre-existing contracts. What happens if you have entered into a contract with someone and you can no...

byAndrea Sager

April 9, 2020

10 Reasons to Patent Your Startup’s New Invention

What would you do if your biggest competitor said your startup’s product infringes on its patent? What if you learned that the process your competitor uses to make its product infringes on a patent you...

byDoug Robinson

February 5, 2020

What You Need to Know Before Applying for a Patent

What should an inventor do almost immediately upon creating a new invention? They must file a patent application. A patent, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the grant of a...

byMyCorporation

July 22, 2019

Which 3 Types Of Patents Are Recognized by the USPTO?

If you have an idea for an invention, do you know what a patent is? How about the different types of patents? Patents protect the mechanisms, principles and components of an invention. According to the...

byDeborah Sweeney

July 16, 2019

How to Protect Your Products in a Competitive Market

Startups thrive on innovation and disruption, finding new ways to tackle challenges and devise solutions. However, many new businesses don’t have a strong understanding of how to safeguard their innovations in highly competitive markets. This...

byMax Tang and Jim Hanifin

May 16, 2019

How to Keep Your Money and Ideas for Yourself: Tips for Side Hustling on the Right Side of the Law

There are numerous ways to test out the waters of entrepreneurship these days. Virtual markets make it easy for thrifters and crafters to sell items online. Many people have launched consulting, writing and speaking careers...

byElisa Rogers

March 31, 2019

Intellectual Property Considerations for Your Startup

Starting your own business is a new and exciting challenge that can be rewarding, but overwhelming. From the beginning, it’s important to consider the intellectual property associated with your business and ensure its protection and...

byDeepa Tailor

July 19, 2018

Securing Your Startup’s Intellectual Property Rights: Patent vs. Trade Secret

Entrepreneurs and emerging companies often look for ways to protect their valuable assets. They want to secure their ideas and ultimately enforce their rights around them. Traditionally, there are four types of intellectual property rights:...

byMichael S Melfi

June 21, 2018

How Much Risk is Too Much? When to Look for Business Insurance Savings

As a business owner, you know you need to have business insurance to protect your company from risk and liability. However, you do not necessarily need to purchase a policy that covers every type of...

byRyan Hanley

June 30, 2017

Types of Business Insurance You Need to Protect Your Startup

Denver sausage store owner Kathy Laurenti didn’t realize she was under-insured until it was too late. When a gun shop next door caught fire, water and smoke damage shut her business down, costing her an...

byNicki Escudero

June 9, 2017

Do You Need Personal Liability Insurance for Your Business?

Everybody, whether they are business owners or not, should be covered by personal liability insurance. While it won’t cover business activities, business owners can use it as a safeguard for their finances and business assets....

byRyan Hanley

May 31, 2017

5 Compliance Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Starting your own business is a dream-come-true that comes with a long list of disclaimers. Yes, it’s exciting, but as most of you are well aware, it can also be a rough ride. One of...

byTodd Bryant

May 4, 2017

Side Hustle Insurance: Know the Facts

As an aspiring entrepreneur, you may decide to pursue a side hustle in order to fund early stages of the business, or launch your business while maintaining an income stream. Whether you’re driving for Uber...

byMaxime Rieman

April 25, 2017

Simplify Your Insurance with a Business Owners Policy

Whether you’re running a startup or are self employed, every small business owner faces risks. However, many small businesses are underinsured for various reasons. According to a survey conducted by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers...

byMaxime Rieman

March 31, 2017

Should You Change Your Sole Prop to a Corporation?

There are so many strategic business decisions you’ve got to make as a business owner, and you don’t always know which is the right one for your company. When you’re running a startup, it can...

bySusan Guillory

March 27, 2017