“When Should I Hire A Lawyer?”
“When should I hire a lawyer?” I get this question often enough and the simple answer is: before you absolutely need one. As a business…
Considerations When Choosing A Business Entity Type
Whether you’ve put thought into it or not, your business entity type can have important consequences for you and your business. This article will discuss…
Protecting Your Creative Efforts: The Very Basics of Copyright and Trademark
I meet many creative entrepreneurs during my office hours at 202Creates and, while we do talk about various legal topics, the most frequently asked questions…
Do I Need a Registered Agent?
When you register your business, you are required to have a registered agent. A registered agent is a person or entity that is formally designated…
Charitable Sales Promotions: Social Impact with Regulatory Compliance Requirements
One way a business can make a social impact is by raising and donating money to a charity through its sales of goods or services. …
Three Basic Ways Small Business Owners Can Protect Themselves from Liability
If you’re a small business owner, you are hustling. You are busting your butt building your business and serving customers to the best of your…
This Is Your Annual Check-up Notification Postcard
An ounce of prevention. Every year around the same time, I get a postcard from my eye doctor’s office, reminding me to schedule my annual…
Resources To Get Your DC Business Started
When you are just getting started, it’s hard to know where to go to find the information or assistance you need for your business. In…
Getting Creative With Contract Templates
I’ve had the opportunity to chat with creative entrepreneurs at DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 202Creates community about some of the legal questions they frequently grapple…
Five Things To Check Off Your To-Do List Before Creating Your Nonprofit
Each year, thousands of nonprofits are established in the United States. This third sector of our economy fills the underserved gap between business and government…
