Non-disclosure agreements, also known as NDAs, are versatile contracts that can be used by any business during any period of its lifecycle. It is essentially a contract that creates a classified relationship between a person or entity who has restricted info...
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Different Types of Trademarking
Protecting your intellectual property should be one of your top priorities when starting a business. It provides your company with security and a competitive advantage. We've gone over a few intellectual property matters to consider as a new business owner in a...
Starting an LLC as an Independent Contractor (1099) in Nevada
A company may pay employees and independent contractors alike for labor, but an independent contractor is self-employed and not subject to the control or supervision of a company that hires them. Independent contractors may agree to work for multiple people or...
Local City and County Licensing
Congratulations on securing your State License from the Secretary of State! Depending on the operation of your business, you may also be required to apply for a local city or county license. We've covered this briefly in our previous blog "Best Practice...
State Tax Registration
Now that your business is formed, don't forget to register your business with the state tax department. This is a crucial step that many business owners can easily forget. You may need to complete your state tax registration prior to completing other local...
What is a DBA? (Doing Business As)
Many businesses use "Doing Business As" or DBAs for their company. This is also referred to as a "Fictitious Firm Name" or "Trade Name" depending on your state. From large corporations to small boutique shops, businesses use DBAs to operate under a different...
Things to Know Before Starting a Nonprofit in Nevada
Starting a nonprofit is a great way to help a community. Because a nonprofit organization’s purpose is to assist the public, they can be granted tax-exempt status by the IRS. This type of classification must be requested prior to the nonprofit operating with a...
Employer Identification Number For New Businesses
When filing your formation documents with the Secretary of State, don't forget to also apply for your business' Employer Identification Number (EIN) with the IRS. Be sure your organization is formed legally before you apply for an EIN. There are different ways...
Business Lawsuits in Arizona
Litigation in business can be a risky proposition for anyone, regardless of how strong their case may be. The reason is simple: the potential financial impact of a lawsuit. Even when someone prevails in court, they still have to spend a substantial amount of...
Terminating A Contract Early
No one should enter a contract with the intention of not fulfilling their end of the agreement. However, not every agreement goes according to plan. Sometimes terminating a contract is necessary but what exactly does this mean and how do you officially...
