Published Jan. 5, 2013
Describes Wisconsin laws, how to research a trademark and how to register a trademark (Wisconsin and National).
Concept of “Ownership” of a Trademark
The concept of owning a trademark is different in trademark law, than in normal lay conversation.
About the Author
Joe Recka received his Doctor of Law degree in 1968 from the University of Illinois. Along with that he has obtained his Bachelors and Masters Degrees. He has been with Recka Associates law firm since 1973. Outside of practicing law Joe is a distinguished marksman. Joe was the 524th civilian to earn the Distinguished Rifleman Badge since it was originated in 1884. Joe practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Family and Divorce, Patents and Trademarks along with Wills and Business law. Email him at Recka@reckaassociates.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Officers of Florida Corporations are advised to be on the lookout for two notices, one actually from the State of Florida, the 2013 ANNUAL REPORT, and another from a "for profit" commercial company which might be mistaken for an "official notice" from the state about "annual minutes".
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This document details the requirements for forming a not-for-profit organization in Connecticut.
STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS IN CONNECTICUT
FORMING A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
BACKGROUND
Forming a not-for-profit organization is allowed under Section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue code and must follow some strict guidelines. There are two general categories of not-for-profits:
Information and links to help you determine the appropriate legal structure for your business and buying, selling, and closing a business. Contact information and links for various federal, state, and local government offices both start-up and existing small businesses need. Also information on hiring employees, registering your business, licenses and permits, taxes, and government contracting.

SCORE Denver's listing of business information sources including sources of funding, business start-up, business plans, protecting your business, professional services, non-profits, and points of contact for government agencies.
Key steps for starting a business and links to business plan templates.
Different types of funding available for your business and links to sources.
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Published Sep. 11, 2012
My father, who started and ran our lighting supply business for 35 years, believed in saving everything when it came to financial records. Now that I’ve taken over the business, I’d like to dispose of some of the boxes and boxes of documents he’s accumulated. What do I really need to save?
Published Aug. 16, 2012
The document addresses key questions associated with determining whether a person should be retained as an independent contractor or an employee.
Published Aug. 11, 2012
A Quick Reference Guide for Start-up and Existing Small Businesses in Austin and San Antonio
Published Aug. 10, 2012
Following a number of years in the insurance industry, five years ago I left my job to have a child and be a stay-at-home mom. Now that my son is beginning school, rather than returning to work, I’m thinking about starting a business. What advice can you offer? Read more...
Published Aug. 2, 2012
Lawsuits filed by disgruntled employees or independent contractors against small businesses are one of the most vexing problems that business owners continue to face. Here are the top mistakes that small employers make that lead to lawsuits.
By Daniel Kehrer
Founder, BizBest.com
Lawsuits filed by disgruntled employees or independent contractors against small businesses are one of the most vexing problems that business owners continue to face. Many are constantly on edge, fearing frivolous legal actions that can ruin the business even if the complaint has no merit.
About the Author

Daniel Kehrer, Founder & Managing Director of BizBest Media Corp., is a nationally-known, award-winning expert on small and local business, start-ups, content marketing, entrepreneurship and social media, with an MBA from UCLA/Anderson. Read more of Daniel's tips at
www.BizBest.com, follow him at
www.twitter.com/140Main and connect on LinkedIn at
www.linkedin.com/in/danielkehrer.