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Four Things Business Owners Should Know about Trademark Infringement
Against the backdrop of globalization and the expansion of online business activity, trademark infringement is on the rise. Most elements...
Paul Sparks
May 23, 20233 min read
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The Dangers of DIY Contracts
Contracts are an essential component of effective business management and development. Savvy business owners recognize the value of...
Paul Sparks
May 15, 20233 min read
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Does Your Website Need a Privacy Policy or Terms of Use?
Conversations about data privacy policies and website terms of use have become more common in recent months. Large companies like...
Paul Sparks
May 1, 20233 min read
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How You Can Keep Customer Data Safe
In today’s data-driven world, small businesses often find themselves in possession of sensitive customer data. As the collection of data...
Paul Sparks
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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Understanding How LLC Members Pay Taxes
Limited liability companies (LLCs) are one of the most popular types of business entities. The LLC’s flexible taxation options are one...
Paul Sparks
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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What Is a Business Succession Plan?
If you own a small business, developing your succession plan is a critical element of business planning. Many business owners fail to...
Paul Sparks
Apr 24, 20233 min read
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What Is an S Corporation and Should I Form One?
Contrary to popular belief, the S corporation is not a distinct entity type. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), an S...
Paul Sparks
Apr 24, 20233 min read
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Security Standards for Businesses That Accept Credit and Debit Cards
According to Total System Services, Inc., 80 percent of the consumers questioned in a 2018 survey responded that they preferred making...
Paul Sparks
Apr 17, 20233 min read
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Legal Considerations for Social Media Influencers
As a business owner, you may be considering leveraging social media to enhance your business’s engagement and reach. One way to do this...
Paul Sparks
Apr 14, 20232 min read
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DIY Legal: The Hidden Costs for Businesses
Information is instantaneously available due to the rise of the internet. Additionally, many services that were not available in the...
Paul Sparks
Apr 12, 20233 min read
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Commercial Space: Should You Lease or Buy?
The location of your small business is an important factor in whether it succeeds or fails. Accessibility to customers, vendors, and...
Paul Sparks
Apr 11, 20234 min read
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Business Insurance: Protecting Your Business from Unexpected Losses
Business owners have invested large amounts of time and money to make their business a success. Business insurance protects this...
Paul Sparks
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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Dealing with Negative Online Reviews of Your Business
Business owners have worked hard to build their small business. Nothing is more frustrating than negative online reviews, particularly if...
Paul Sparks
Apr 7, 20233 min read
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7 Elements Prospective Funders Look for in a Business Plan
Many entrepreneurs and business owners consider starting or expanding their small businesses. However, most small business owners do not...
Paul Sparks
Apr 6, 20233 min read
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4 Steps to Ensure the Enforceability of Electronic Signatures
More and more, transactions between small businesses and their customers, vendors, and service providers occur online rather than on...
Paul Sparks
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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Employment Eligibility Verification: What You Need to Know about the I-9
Immigration isn’t just a hot topic in the news—it has real impact on employers. All employers, including small businesses, are required...
Paul Sparks
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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Record Keeping for Your Business: What's Required?
Whether you are just starting up a new company or have a business that has been in operation for a while, good record keeping is an...
Paul Sparks
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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Does an Employee Handbook Create a Contractual Obligation?
Every business with at least one employee should have an employee handbook, sometimes also called an employee manual or code of conduct,...
Paul Sparks
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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Making an S Corporation Election as a Married Business Owner
If you’re a married business owner and you want your business to be taxed as an S corporation, there are several things you need to know....
Paul Sparks
Mar 30, 20234 min read
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What are some Simple Cost Saving Measures for Small Business Owners?
All successful businesses do their best to save money, improve efficiency, and increase profits whenever and wherever possible. This is...
Paul Sparks
Mar 29, 20233 min read
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