Mar 17, 2026
5 Common HR Headaches for Small Businesses
Employees are your business’s most valuable asset. Starting a small business means you wear a lot of hats. You act as the CEO, the lead marketer, the head of sales,...
Author: Kristy Donahue
Kristy is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for Slingshot, the parent company of Law 4 Small Business (L4SB). She is an MBA with an undergrad in Psychology. Formerly a Sr. VP with Bank of Albuquerque, Kristy now leads the marketing efforts of 6 legal brands for the Slingshot group of companies.
Mar 11, 2026
The Hidden Traps of Non-Compete Agreements: The McKenzie-Childs Story
Selling a business you built from the ground up marks a massive milestone. You poured your heart, time, and resources into creating something valuable. When an eager buyer approaches, the...
Feb 18, 2026
Trump’s Loan Policy: Impact on Non-Citizen Business Owners
Access to capital is the lifeblood of any small business. Without loans, grants, or lines of credit, many startups fail to launch, and existing companies struggle to expand. A new...
Feb 9, 2026
Using a Family Trust as Business Loan Collateral
Starting or expanding a business often requires significant capital. While traditional loans are a common route, entrepreneurs sometimes look to personal assets to secure funding. One asset that might come...
Jan 29, 2026
Cannabis Rescheduling: What Schedule III Means for Your Business
The cannabis industry just received the news it has been waiting for. Following President Trump’s executive order to initiate the reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III, search volume on the...
Jan 20, 2026
The Devil is in the Details: Homeland Security’s ICE Bonus Program
The excitement of a new opportunity often blinds us to the details. Whether it’s a lucrative job offer, a major vendor contract, or a partnership agreement, the big numbers—the salary,...
Dec 29, 2025
The High Cost of Playing Favorites with Your Employee Handbook
You spent hours crafting it. You paid legal counsel to review it. You printed copies and had everyone sign an acknowledgment form. But now that your employee handbook is sitting...
Dec 17, 2025
Why the USPTO Rejected Your Trademark as “Merely Descriptive”
You spent weeks brainstorming the perfect name for your new business. It describes exactly what you do. It’s catchy. It’s clear. You file your application with the United States Patent...
Dec 5, 2025
AI Hallucinations: What Your Business Needs to Know
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we do business. From drafting emails to generating marketing copy, AI tools promise increased efficiency and innovation. Yet, with this great power comes a...
Nov 24, 2025
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Nov 12, 2025
Your Year-End Legal Checklist for a Strong New Year
As the year winds down, business owners often focus on holiday sales, inventory counts, and financial reports. While these are crucial, it’s also the perfect time to conduct a legal...
Oct 24, 2025
When Washington Shuts Down, Your Business Pays the Price
A federal government shutdown sends ripples across the entire economy. While news coverage often focuses on furloughed federal employees, thousands of private businesses that contract with the government face an...