December 17, 2018 / by Larry Donahue / Intellectual Property, Trademarks / 0 comments
USPTO calls it an Office Action, but let’s call it what it really is; It’s a rejection letter. For lack of a better metaphor, they have swiped left on your trademark application and they are just not that into you. So, let’s dive into the details of your letter and answer the all-important question at […]
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Contract Tip: What is an Assignment Clause?
December 18, 2018 / by Larry Donahue / Contracts / 0 comments
Let’s say that you are planning your wedding reception and you contracted with a particular ice sculptor because of his demonstrated ability to sculpt intricate, life-size ice replicas of the newlywedded couple. A resplendent hypothetical, of course. If that accomplished ice sculptor later wants to outsource his contractual responsibility to another ice sculptor—who does not […]
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Trademark Office Action
December 17, 2018 / by Larry Donahue / Intellectual Property, Trademarks / 0 comments
USPTO calls it an Office Action, but let’s call it what it really is; It’s a rejection letter. For lack of a better metaphor, they have swiped left on your trademark application and they are just not that into you. So, let’s dive into the details of your letter and answer the all-important question at […]
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NMCC Holiday Art Opening Success!
December 10, 2018 / by Sean Friend / NMCC / 0 comments
Thank you! Thank you to everyone who attended the NMCC Holiday Art Opening on Friday December 7, 2018. We were thrilled to be apart of something in our community that has such an impact on people’s lives. The Art of Healing will continue to be on display until February 15, 2019 and this fabulous new […]
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A S-Corporation May Help You Save a Lot in Taxes
December 6, 2018 / by Ian Alden / Business Tips, Corporations, Small Business, Taxes / 0 comments
If you’re familiar with the different types of businesses out there, you’ve probably heard something about S Corporations or “S-Corps”. Maybe a friend or colleague told you about some of their benefits, and maybe you’re even thinking about making one. Before you do, it’s important to understand why an S-Corp can be so beneficial to its […]
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NMCC Holiday Art Opening
November 27, 2018 / by Sean Friend / New Mexico, NMCC / 0 comments
Law 4 Small Business is excited to be part of “The Art of Healing” presented by Gallery with a Cause and the New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation; curated by Regina Held. This is a great opportunity to help your community and find great gifts for the holidays. What is The Art of Healing? The “Art […]
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Stay on Top of Minimum Wage Increases!
November 20, 2018 / by Cristin Heyns-Bousliman / Human Resources / 0 comments
As is a growing trend across the United States, New Mexico does not have one minimum wage, but rather six (yep, six!). If you employ minimum wage employees, it is important to stay on top of these rapidly changing rates in order to comply with the New Mexico Minimum Wage Act as well as local […]
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Holiday Parties – How to have festive fun without HR horror
November 16, 2018 / by Cristin Heyns-Bousliman / Human Resources / 0 comments
Hello my name is Cristin Heyns-Bousliman, and I am the President and Chief People officer at Human Resources Experience. I’m excited to join the Slingshot family and look forward to assisting in employment matters as well as advising clients on culture-driven Human Resources and proactive legal initiatives. Human Resources can certainly come off as the […]
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Art of the Lien: Types of Liens and How to Avoid Them (Part 1)
October 31, 2018 / by Larry Donahue / Business Tips, Contracts / 0 comments
Almost all types of businesses deal with liens, one way or the other. If you borrow money or have a line-of-credit with a vendor, chances are there is a lien on some form of property or asset of your business. Similarly, if your business is in construction, real estate improvement of any type, loans money […]
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Thinking of “selling” your home to your LLC? Don’t.
October 22, 2018 / by Ian Alden / Anonymous LLC, Corporations, Strategic Planning / 0 comments
Here at Law 4 Small Business, we get a lot of calls from folks asking us about “loopholes” or ways to get around having to pay legal debts — whether they be taxes, legal judgments, or otherwise. While most of these schemes are doomed to failure, one of them has gained a lot of traction […]
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Do I Need to Change My Business Name? (I Just Learned Someone Else Has the Same Name)
October 21, 2018 / by Larry Donahue / Marketing, Trademarks / 0 comments
When starting a new business, there are so many issues to concern yourself. Forming a company. Registering with the city. Filing taxes. Obtaining insurance. Hiring people. Forming partners. Opening a bank account and a merchant account. Finding customers, then fulfilling orders or providing services. Trying to get paid. Meeting payroll. Finding the right vendors. The […]
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