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Hacking Startup Culture
Hacking Startup Culture The other day I got a phone call from a small business owner lamenting the lack of resources available to help them get started. I found this...
Planning Your Business
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin As fatalistic as it may sound, Mr. Franklin does have a point. When it comes to starting...
Our Chicago Business Lawyer
New Offices Earlier this week, we here at Law 4 Small Business, PC, proudly announced the opening of two new branches. Announcing our new offices in Florida and Illinois! Because...
Coming Soon to a City Near You!
Law 4 Small Business is thrilled to announce the grand opening of two new offices in Chicago, IL and Tampa, FL! Do you need a Chicago Business Lawyer?
So You Want to Start A Business?
So you want to start a business? Welcome to the Law 4 Small Business blog series on how to start a business.
YouTube, Copyright Law and Using Other People’s Material
How does YouTube Copyright work? Are you heading for a YouTube Copyright disaster?
Registered Agent Services by Business Lawyers, Now in ALL STATES!
What Happens After You Form Your Business? If you’ve already chosen a structure for your business, congratulations! (If not see our previous article on the topic). Law 4 Small Business...
What is a sole-member LLC (or limited liability company)?
Decisions, Decisions When it comes to Business Structure, there is a maddening array of choices. Each has its own costs, benefits and downsides. It would take pages upon pages to...
What is Strict Liability, and Should You Care?
Finger Pointing Strict liability is probably not a term you use in your business everyday, but it pays to be careful when it comes to liability. Especially since a few...
Who Inherits Your Business? Think About Succession Planning …
Death and Taxes Let’s face it. Nobody likes talking about their own mortality. Its not a happy subject, nor is it easily brought up. However as a small business owner,...
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) – Do You Really Know It?
The DMCA Do you know the DMCA? The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (or DMCA) has been around since 1998, which is an eternity in Internet years. The DMCA plays a...
How to Write an Effective Proposal
Can You Sell Yourself? Imagine you are taking about your business to a potential client. They love the idea and want to hear more. Can you pitch your whole business...