IP Concerns for Your Startup
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IP Concerns for Your Startup
In the early stages of a business, intellectual property (IP) is often the company’s most valuable asset. However, it is necessary for owners to take the proper steps to protect their IP. The following are four types of IP you might need to protect when beginning your operations. Confidential Information If you have business plans, […]
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California E-Commerce Laws
Many businesses operate fully online, while even bricks-and-mortar businesses conduct online transactions on a regular basis. With the internet so ingrained in business in 2021, every company leader should stay aware of compliance issues for e-commerce in California. The following are only some issues your business needs to consider in the online sphere: Taxes – […]
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Steps Involved in Incorporation
When you have decided to start a business, knowing what type of entity to establish can be complicated, as there are quite a few options. If you would like to be able to rest assured that the liabilities of your business cannot impact your personal finances and property, then incorporation might be for you. Think […]
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Starting a Business with Partners
Many people say that two (or more) minds are greater than one, and it is true that starting a business with one or more partners can be beneficial. Owners can all bounce ideas off each other, bring different strengths to the table, and provide additional resources to get the business off the ground. However, there […]
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Have a Lawyer Oversee Your Transactions
As a business owner or manager, entering into transactions is a part of your everyday life. You might think nothing of selling a product or agreeing to provide a service to a client. However, some business transactions can go awry, and if you do not have an airtight contract in place, it can cost your […]
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Should You Form an LLC?
If you start a company, it can be easy to simply begin conducting business as a sole proprietorship or partnership. This is because you do not have to file any paperwork with the state or take other formal action to start a business this way. However, with a simplified process also comes much fewer protections […]
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In-House vs. Outsourced General Counsel
It is imperative for every business to have legal guidance. You run a business because you are an expert in that particular industry, but this does not mean that you have an in-depth understanding of all the legal issues your company might face, or the laws with which you must comply. For this reason, many […]
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The Importance of Building Relationships with Business Clients
With such high competition in the business marketplace in the Bay Area, company owners cannot afford to make preventable mistakes. This means that all decisions must be the best course of action for the company, and operations should stay in full compliance with all applicable laws. When legal concerns do arise, they should be addressed […]
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Steps Required to Dissolve Your LLC
When you decide to form a limited liability company (LLC), there are formal steps you must take. Similarly, there are steps you need to take if you want to dissolve an LLC. With many businesses facing struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, many owners in California might be wondering – if the time comes – what […]
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Is it Time to Start an Online Business?
With COVID-19 restrictions throughout 2020, too many bricks and mortar businesses have shut their doors in the Bay Area. However, many entrepreneurs are bouncing back and taking advantage of increased online shopping and activity as people conduct business from their homes. Having an online business might help ensure your company is more disaster-proof than having […]
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