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avoiding trademark ownership pitfalls
Apr 5, 2017

Avoiding Trademark Ownership Pitfalls

We help a lot of small businesses protect their trademarks and one issue that comes up frequently is identifying the correct owner.  This is the very first entry you must...

art and work of branding
Jan 11, 2017

The Art (and Work) of Branding

Back in July 2016, I published an article entitled Clever Business Names, after having a strong reaction to a business named “Curl Up & Dye”. Like that previous article, my...

why small businesses fail
Dec 8, 2016

Avoiding Small Business Failure

8 out of 10 small businesses will fail. Read the most common reasons why small businesses fail- and tips on how to avoid them.

FLSA Changes
Nov 15, 2016

FLSA Changes and Your Business

What do the FLSA changes to overtime rules mean for your business? If you are an employer, you need to know the new FLSA overtime rules.

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Sep 15, 2016

6 Small Business Scams

3 Common Small Business Scams and 3 New Small Business Scams. Plus ways to avoid getting scammed. What will the next small business scam be?

ivory tower of business
Apr 7, 2016

The Ivory Tower of Business

Escaping The Ivory Tower of Business: Ditching the Corner office, revamping culture and taking your business to the next level. What are the most expensive words in business?

improvement patent
Feb 25, 2016

Improvement Patents

Can you get a patent on an improvement to a patented device? They're called improvement patents!

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Sep 22, 2015

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?