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The Importance of Employee Handbooks

September 23, 2014 08:09 pm by Sheren Javdan

Employee handbooks are important and useful tools that relay relevant and important company procedures and policies to employees. They explain an employer’s expectations...

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Can I Hire Unpaid Interns For My Business?

September 04, 2014 02:09 pm by Sheren Javdan

Do you want to hire unpaid interns for your business? There are many factors to consider before taking the leap....

What is a Fictitious Business Name?

September 02, 2014 04:09 pm by Sheren Javdan

A fictitious business name, also known as a “Doing Business As” (DBA) name or trade name, is a secondary name...

Sole Proprietorships: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

August 29, 2014 06:08 am by Sheren Javdan

A sole proprietorship is the most simple business form out there. A sole proprietorship is owned and operated by the...

What is an Intent-to-Use Trademark Application?

August 26, 2014 12:08 pm by Sheren Javdan

An intent-to-use trademark application should be used when you want to immediately register a trademark but do not have your...

Trademark Symbols: When To Use ® vs.™ For Your Trademarks

August 23, 2014 01:08 pm by Sheren Javdan

Trademarks are words, names or symbols used by business, product or service owners to differentiate their merchandise or services from...

Donald Sterling May Actually Save Money on His Taxes

May 05, 2014 03:05 pm by Sheren Javdan

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who was banned by the NBA for life last week for his racist remarks,...

Independent Contractor vs. Employee

May 01, 2014 05:05 pm by Sheren Javdan

Individuals hired by business owners to work their business can either be classified as an independent contractor or employee. Sometimes...

Treehouse Inc. Owes Success To 4-Day Workweeks

April 22, 2014 05:04 pm by Sheren Javdan

Treehouse Island Inc., a Delaware corporation is changing people’s perception of the typical 5-day workweek. The online education company, founded...