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Copyrights 101

Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects original works. It is occasionally confused with trademarks or patents. However, copyright is quite different from other IPs. Here’s why:

Small Business Solutions: Managing Your Administrative Needs

When you began a business, you may have given little thought to administrative needs. Your immediate concerns may have been wanting to be your own boss or a conviction that your grandmother’s blueberry pie recipe would wow the world, if only they tasted a slice! Both are a far cry from behind-the-scenes solutions for small […]

Small Business and IPs: Trademarks 101

What comes to mind when you think of a trademark? There are several original assets a business may trademark for their brand. A business name, logo, design, phrase, tagline, and brand mascot may all receive trademark registration as part of the company’s intellectual property (IP).In this miniseries, we’re going to explore the following topics surrounding […]

What is a 401(k) Participant Loan and Why Is It an Employee Benefit?

You might be familiar with 401(K) plan loans from an employee’s perspective and why it’s a great benefit offered by employers — maybe you’ve even borrowed from your own 401(k) account in the past. However, as a small business owner and employer, there are benefits of offering 401(k) plan loans that you might not be […]

Business Entities: Partnerships 101

As you’re starting a small business, you’ll need to decide what business entity works best for you. Learn everything you need to know about Business Entities: Partnerships here.

12 Tips and Tricks from Small Business Owners

There’s a lot of people you can talk to if you’re thinking about starting a small business or franchise, from consultants to brokers to small business funding experts (hello!). But it’s active, experienced small business or franchise owners who have some of the strongest insights gained from hard work, failure, success, and determination. That’s why […]