Copyright, and copyright infringement, has existed for a really long time. But, the internet came along and changed everything. The internet made it so much easier to 1) create copyrighted work and 2) to steal that copyrighted work. So, in 1996, DMCA was enacted to, among other things, protect work that was created, or distributed, digitally. DMCA stands for…
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What is a registered agent?
One of the requirements for starting an LLC is to have a registered agent listed on your formation documents. What is a registered agent? A registered agent is the person/entity designated by a company to receive official documents, like legal papers, on behalf of a company and is required for all businesses. The registered agent has to be physically located…
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How to Prepare your Business for Summer Break
The countdown to summer break has begun! As entrepreneur moms, the summer presents some challenges for us to continue to grow our businesses. There are so many things I love about summer break, especially having my kids home (and no homework!!), but as someone running two businesses, I always get a little nervous about how it’s going to go. I’m…
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How to Prepare your Business for the Summer Slump
Unless you have a seasonal business, summer is traditionally slow for many businesses. Some businesses are immune, but for a lot of us, we will see a slow down in the summer. Our clients & customers are busy taking vacations or spending time outside and aren’t spending as much time on their computers. If this is your first year in…
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Independent Contractors vs. Employees
Getting to the point where you are ready to hire some help in your business can be very exciting {and nerve-racking}. When you bring on someone else, you open yourself to a whole new set of issues you didn’t really have to consider before. There will be many logistical things you will have to figure out as you transition from…
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