You’ve got a great idea, done the fieldwork, got your funding, and put together a plan with projections. Now you’re finally ready to launch your small business. Or are you? There are several important, practical steps that need to be taken in order to make your new venture legally compliant. Follow this roadmap to make […]
Licensing
Accountant vs. CPA: The 5 Main Differences
The terms “accountant” and “certified public accountant” or “CPA” are often used interchangeably. But they’re not exactly the same thing. All CPAs are accountants, but not all accountants are CPAs. Here’s a look at the five main differences between them. Education Accountants generally have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, though in reality they […]
What You Need to Know: Registration State vs. Filing State
Every year that goes by, the world seems to get smaller. For anyone in the business realm, expanding out of your area can be as simple as hopping online or creating a website. When that expansion tempts franchises in the states, it’s not as simple as adding a new tab to the website. It’s important […]
Do I Need a Business License? Here’s How to Find Out
America loves small business. As a society, we lionize startups and entrepreneurs. And the United States has one of the world’s most business-friendly governments, with less red tape and more flexibility than most industrialized countries. But that doesn’t mean that small businesses are free of regulation. Just like you need a license to drive a […]
A 5-Step Guide to Starting Your Own Green Business from Scratch
Every day people trash a tremendous amount of paper, plastic, metals, and other recyclable materials. While waste is essential to keep the consumer cycle rolling, it is not necessary that it ends up in a landfill. The past decade has witnessed some serious “Go Green” efforts which have created a huge market potential for environmentally […]
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights & Licensing: What’s the Difference?
Diving into the world of intellectual property can be overwhelming. Especially when it comes to protecting and monetizing your information. Before getting started, you may ask yourself these questions: Has this product been created before? How do I guard my ideas? If I put it out there, how do I prevent people from stealing my […]
The Licensing Downfalls for a Business Model
When it comes to choosing between licensing and franchising, proceed with caution. Licensing works better for products or intellectual property. A perfect example is software.
The 6 Worst Legal Mistakes Businesses Can Make
Being a business owner requires making many important decisions. Making the wrong choice in certain cases could land your company in legal hot water. Below are six of the worst legal mistakes any business can make.
How to Be a Successful Serial Entrepreneur
Running multiple businesses is not for the faint of heart—doing so requires a lot of work and dedication. But if you’re driven, motivated, and passionate about what you do and who you do it for, serial entrepreneurship might just be the next step to take your business in.
Guidelines for Home-Based Business Licenses
Whenever you’re starting a business, whether you’ll be working from home or setting up a store on Main Street, there are a number of legal considerations to explore. The specific licensing requirements vary state by state, as well as by business type.
