What you need to know about Trademark What is a Trademark? A trademark or service mark can be a word, symbol, design, phrase or any combination of these, that identifies your goods or services and distinguishes them from the goods or services of another. Trademarks and service marks are both commonly referred to as marks…
10 Encouraging Small Business & Entrepreneurship Stats There’s no shortage of down right terrifying statistics about small business ownership and entrepreneurship. If you’re looking for a reason to NOT start a business, you’ll find a plethora of data to support that decision. [Check out our blog for more Small Business insights] The purpose of THIS…
As 2020 comes to a close, many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat. We’ve compiled a short list of grant opportunities for your small business to apply for before the end of the year. Some of these grant opportunities are aimed at aiding black owned and minority owned small businesses. WomensNet Amber Grant WomensNet…
Florida For Profit Business Entity Comparison After developing a clear understanding of your business model, purpose and goals, you can begin to consider choosing the business entity structure that will best support your new business. The material below covers the various difference in ownership requirements, liability, formation, and governing documents for Florida For-Profit Business Entities….
How Much Does it Cost to Form a Florida Business Entity? After choosing the proper Florida business entity type for your particular business, your new Florida business entity is formed by filing the appropriate paperwork with the Florida Department of State – Division of Corporations. This post provides information regarding the cost to form a…
What is intellectual property? Intellectual Property (often referred to as IP) refers to creations of the mind such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. Intellectual property rights are protected in law with patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. These vehicles of protection enable people to earn…