When you’re starting your business, there are all kinds of fun things to think about. What’s your passion? How will you turn that into a business? What’s your business name going to be? How much money will you be able to make? There are also some less fun things to think about (but equally important,…
What is a sole proprietor? Being a sole proprietor means you’re doing business, but you have not set up a formal business entity. It is the default business structure for single-owner businesses. This type of business is not separate from the individual at all and no action is required to be a sole proprietor. It’s…
What is trademark? A trademark is a word, symbol, phrase, design, or combination of those things, that tells where the goods or service come from. There are also service marks (used for service businesses), but in this article I’m going to use the term trademark to refer to service marks, too. Things like logos, slogans,…
