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NM GRT is Changing Again on July 1, 2016!

New Mexico Companies – Your Gross Receipts Tax is Changing Again! Do you know what your Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) is? As a business owner, you are responsible for knowing...

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Can you be sued for thanking your customers?

Intellectual Property Abuse Here at Law 4 Small Business, we love intellectual property.  We love helping businesses that develop and protect their ideas.  And we think that America’s intellectual property...

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Can You Patent an Idea?

Can you patent an idea? Like most legal issues, the answer is not always straightforward. Or as they often say in the law, “it depends”!

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Trademark Intent to Use

Considering filing your trademark? Filing a Trademark Intent to Use could save you big when it comes to your trademark. A Trademark Intent to Use means...

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Beware of Franchise Agreements

Thinking of buying a franchise? Be sure to review the franchise agreements, since they may not be in your favor. It pays to carefully plan...