Posts by Archana Rao
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Trademark Specimens and Use In Commerce
Registering a trademark is one of the most effective ways to protect your brand. A federal trademark registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) gives you nationwide rights and strengthens your…
Read MoreThe Most Common Estate Planning Documents (and What Each One Does)
What Is Estate Planning and What Documents Are Included? Estate planning usually starts with a simple question: If something happened to me, who would handle it? Who would make decisions, manage…
Read MoreWhat is Estate Planning and Why Everyone Needs It
When you hear the term “estate planning,” what comes to mind? For some, estate planning brings to mind wealthy families, large homes, investment portfolios, and complicated tax strategies, which leads…
Read MoreHow to Register a Federal Trademark
When you decide to protect your brand through a federal trademark, you’re doing more than filling out a form. You’re securing one of your business’s most valuable assets, its brand.…
Read MoreCopyrights, Trademarks, and Patents: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know
As an entrepreneur, you are constantly creating. Maybe it is your brand name, your website content, your logo, or even a new product design or software tool. Whatever you are…
Read MoreTrademarks: Safeguard Your Business Identity
When you start a business, you are creating more than just a product or service. You’re building trust. That trust lives in your name, your logo, and the feeling people…
Read MoreWashington Passes Largest Tax Increase in State History: What This Means for Your Business
Washington recently approved sweeping changes to its Business & Occupation (B&O) tax system through House Bill 2081. These changes are being called the largest tax increase in state history, and…
Read MoreChoosing Between LLC, Corporation, or Sole Proprietorship
If you’re thinking about starting a business, or already have one, you’re probably wondering what legal structure is best. Should you keep it simple with a sole proprietorship? Do you…
Read MoreHow to Set Up an LLC in 5 Straightforward Steps
One of the most common ways to start a small business is by forming what’s called an LLC, or Limited Liability Company. It’s a popular choice because it gives business…
Read MoreHow to Start a Business in 10 Simple Steps
You’ve got the idea. Maybe even the name. You can picture the website, the customers, maybe even your first sale. But how do you actually start a business? What do…
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