A Beginner’s Guide to Trademarks

If you own a business that sells a product or provides a service, chances are you need a trademark. But what is a trademark? A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, combination of letters or numbers, or other devices that identifies and distinguishes products…

Crowdfunding: Don’t Promise What You Can’t Deliver

An Introduction to Crowdfunding Social entrepreneurs have always had difficulty raising capital to fund their cause. Unlike most business entrepreneurs who address current market deficiencies by introducing new products or ideas, social entrepreneurs tackle hypothetical, unseen, or even more controversial issues. Naturally, investors are much less willing…

Made in USA: A Business Owner’s Guide

An Introduction to “Made in USA” The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a responsibility to prevent deception and unfairness in the marketplace to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid any products that fall under these negative business practices. This power is derived from Section 5…

CA’s Prop 65: Good for Consumers, Bad for Business?

What is California’s Proposition 65? Also known as California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, Proposition 65 (“Prop 65”) requires the State to publish a list of harmful chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive damage. To comply with…