This is part of a series about trademarks, "Trademarks: Knowing When to Get One and How to Protect One." Read Part 1 of the series, "What is a trademark?", here. How do I know if I can trademark my mark? Make sure the trademark is new To get a trademark, you first want to make sure that the mark you want [...]
Illinois law has changed since this post was published. Read full and accurate details here. If you are thinking about starting up a Mobile Food Vendor business, there are several things you should know about what is legally required. Type of Business First, as a general business matter, it is always a good idea to talk to a [...]
If you run a small business that hires 1099 contractors, also known as independent contractors, it is vital that you have them sign an independent contractor contract. This is because there is a significant gray area between who is classified as an independent contractor and who is classified as an employee. Contractors vs. Employees If you’re not careful, a [...]
We attended a great event in Roscoe Village today! It was a networking lunch put on by the Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce. It was sold out, so we were able to meet a lot of great small business owners! We always love talking with fellow small business owners – they have so much passion for what they do. [...]
An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a business entity that shares characteristics with both partnerships and corporations. The owners of an LLC are called “members.” Like a partnership, an LLC is a flow-through entity that allows its members to enjoy pass-through income taxation. In other words, the income of the entity is regarded as the income of the members. [...]