It’s an exciting time to be a small business owner doing business overseas. According to Small Business Trends publications, nearly 60% of small businesses are doing business overseas with international clients. At the same time, the Remote-Nomadic-Hustle trend is on the rise, creating a new culture with abundant lifestyle possibilities. We Practice What We Preach […]
Almost half the states (including California) have laws either stating that employers cannot ask employees for access to their personal social media accounts, or somehow restricting employers from gathering social media employee information (see a list of states here; plus the newly passed law in Maine). But of course, it’s not quite that simple … […]
When you form a business with other people, the automatic default is that you are forming a general partnership. This is a very dangerous form of business, because you are personally liable for the debts and obligation of the business (even actions taken without your knowledge or approval). So if you are not ready to […]
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Hey entrepreneurs, your company is an extension of your personal brand. So if something happens — like the company is sold, goes bankrupt, or you leave — can you take your social media accounts with you? Related PostsNov 17 Roundup: 13 Small Biz Resources on No Drama, Doing It All, Marketing, and More Edgar Review: […]
You’re launching a new business or product, but you searched & found that the name is already being used by someone else. Oh no! What do you do? Here’s a guide: Related PostsShould You Trademark the Name of a Company? EPW Live 005 Should You Form Your LLC in Nevada? Before You Launch, You Must Do […]
So you think you want to register a copyright over your creative works? First, lets start with the basics—what is a copyright? A copyright is the bundle of rights (to sell, license, reproduce, display, print, publish, perform, or record) over a creative work, including literary, artistic, or musical works. A copyright is NOT a trademark (image, symbol, […]
You may have heard the story about an artist making prints of other people’s Instagram photos & selling them for $100K each. Should you be worried? Should you cancel your Instagram account and run for the hills? Here’s the real story … Related PostsCan a Disclosure on Your Blog Protect You from Copyright Infringement? Get […]
You’re looking to hire a new staff member for your small business, but should you bring them in as an employee, or as an independent contractor? Here’s a rule of thumb that works well both legally *and* strategically: are you paying for their time, or for their results? Related PostsThe Fail of the Sharing Economy […]
If you’re moving on to a new business, you may be thinking of selling your trademarks or copyrighted work to generate some extra cash. But in order to sell the rights over your Intellectual Property to another owner, you need to formally assign the rights with the appropriate government office. Of course, the first step […]
I’m Elizabeth Potts Weinstein: a lawyer, writer, mom, and explorer. As a small business attorney, I help entrepreneurs, artists, coaches, and consultants get the legal stuff out of their way so they can get back to helping their clients and changing the world.
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