Protecting your assets in an LLC
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Bankruptcy, Incorporation, Small businesses, Startups
- January 12, 2015
- 3 Comments
As we have previously discussed on this blog, limited liability companies (LLCs) have many benefits for business owners. We will now examine one of those benefits more in depth—the protection of your personal assets. In a sole proprietorship or...
Read MoreBenefits of LLCs
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Corporations, Incorporation, Small businesses, Startups, Uncategorized
- December 13, 2014
- 0 Comment
Small business owners have several choices when they are deciding what type of legal entity is best for their particular business. One legal entity that is particularly popular among entrepreneurs is the limited liability corporation (LLC). The following is...
Read MoreCommon “Gotchas” in Commercial Leases
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Small businesses, Startups
- November 11, 2014
- 0 Comment
If you operate a business that has a bricks-and-mortar presence, your monthly lease payment is likely among the most significant of your operating expenses. A commercial lease is the document you sign with the owner of the property that...
Read MoreSmall Business Websites and Privacy Policies
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Internet law, Small businesses, Startups
- October 13, 2014
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In recent years, many consumers have become wary of conducting business online due to hacking schemes, fraud, identity theft, spamming, and more. In order to attract business from hesitant online users, you must get them to trust that your...
Read MoreClaire Kalia to Speak at QuickBooks Connect Conference
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Events, Small businesses
- October 01, 2014
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California small business attorney Claire Kalia has been invited to speak at a first-of-its-kind conference this fall hosted by Intuit QuickBooks. Occurring between October 20th and 23rd of this year, the QuickBooks Connect conference will take place in San...
Read MoreLegal Issues Associated with Domain Names
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Internet law, IP, Trademarks
- September 12, 2014
- 1 Comment
Domain names are the Internet equivalent of a physical address, allowing people to find your site when they wish to visit it. For example, the domain name associated with this site is www.kalialawpc.com. This domain name is divided into...
Read MoreUsing Contracts in Your Business
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Small businesses, Startups
- August 19, 2014
- 0 Comment
Almost every business owner will engage in a contract at some point in time. A contract is an agreement between two or more parties that legally binds each party to uphold their end of the bargain. If one party...
Read MoreLegal Responsibilities of Business Owners
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Employment, Small businesses, Startups
- August 18, 2014
- 2 Comments
Business owners have many different kinds of responsibilities under the federal, state, and local laws. In fact, as a business owner, you may not even be aware of some of your legal responsibilities. For this reason, one important responsibility...
Read MoreGetting Investors for your Business
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Crowdfunding, Startups
- July 31, 2014
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When you start a new business, you likely have many questions including: Which business entity should I choose? Should I have partners? How can I get the proper funding? This last question may often lead you to ask—should I...
Read MoreHow to Get Your Federal EIN and California Payroll Tax ID Number
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Small businesses, Startups
- July 24, 2014
- 0 Comment
When starting a new business, most people are excited to get out and sell and market their product or service as soon as possible. While this excitement is understandable, it is important for entrepreneurs to ensure that they are...
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