Intellectual Property Basics for Businesses
Intellectual property (IP) is the driving force behind many of the world’s most innovative and successful businesses. IP rights—including patents, copyrights, and trademarks—protect intangible assets and help companies and individuals profit from the fruits of their intellectual labor. In today’s digital era, investments in intangible capital now exceed investments in tangible capital. The growth of […]
Most Common DIY Contract Mistakes
Small business owners often wear many hats. On any given day, they might dabble in customer service, human resources, accounting, bookkeeping, and legal matters. Resilient, confident, and flexible by nature, entrepreneurs often welcome the challenge to learn new skills by working outside of their core competencies. But for some matters, not working with an experienced […]
Can You Draft Your Own Contracts Using AI?
Written contracts are the backbone of business relationships. They outline the rights, obligations, and expectations between parties and provide a legal framework that ensures parties keep their promises. Absent written contracts, business relationships are less clear, trust is tenuous, and deals may be unenforceable. Using an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to generate business contracts may […]
Should You Form More Than One LLC for Your Business?
There is no law that limits the number of LLCs an entrepreneur can own. Forming multiple LLCs may make sense under certain circumstances: for example, companies that have several rental properties, separate businesses with common ownership, or when one business makes more money or has more assets than the others. Separate business entities may also […]
Ed Enoch of Enoch Tarver PC, New Federal Regulations
Ed Enoch of Enoch Tarver PC explains the federal changes in overtime rules and non-compete agreements. https://augustaceo.com/video/2024/08/ed-enoch-enoch-tarver-pc-new-federal-regulations/