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Step Nine Preparing Written Agreements Is Critical To Business SuccessStep Nine Preparing Written Agreements Is Critical To Business Success

10 Steps to Start A New Business

“Put It In Writing”

Every business has relationships with customers,vendors and employees,and if the business has more than one owner between the partners or shareholders. Depending on the nature of your business it maybe necessary to have written agreements to define some or all of your [...]

Pot Sellers:Can You Trademark Your Weed? USPTO Says Yes..Er,No!

In an article in the Wall Street Journal yesterday,Justin Scheck,described the short lived trademark category for marijuana.  The article reports that the USPTO plans on ’shutting things down’ by the end of the month,but apparently there was a brief period in which  the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office created a new trademark [...]

Step Eight Comply With The Labor Laws On Employee Classification

10 Steps to Start A New Business

Make sure you understand the difference between independent contractors and employees. Many small businesses try to cut corners and misclassify employees as independent contractors.  Big mistake. You can face fines and lawsuits that can put an end to your entreprenuerial dreams.  Want to know the difference? Click here [...]

Step Seven Assess Employment Needs And Prepare To Pay Taxes

10 Steps to Starting A Business

If your business will hire employees you need to comply with the tax laws and the labor laws. Taxes first,you may need to file an Application for an Employer Identification Number (EIN),Form SS-4,which is available free at www.irs.gov.  All corporations,limited liability companies (LLCs),and partnerships [...]