Registering A Trademark – FAQs

Q: What is a trademark?A: A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design (or a combination of any of these) that identifies the source of a product or service and distinguishes it from competitors. Q: What can be trademarked?A: Trademark registration can be granted on distinctive names, logos and slogans. You might want to seek a trademark for a product name, company name, company logo, or tagline. For example, “Nike”, the Nike swoosh design, and “Just Do It” are all trademarks owned by Nike to distinguish their products from other athletic companies.

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A: A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design (or a combination of any of these) that identifies the source of a product or service and distinguishes it from competitors.

Q: What can be trademarked?
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How Bad Credit Can Affect Your Business

AllBusiness. comWe all know that bad credit scores can wreak havoc with our personal finances, leading to higher interest rates on mortgages, car loans, and much more.  But despite the fact that business credit and personal credit are separate scores, many first-time entrepreneurs still make the critical mistake of thinking that personal credit won’t affect their businesses.  In reality, the exact opposite is often true.

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We all know that bad credit scores can wreak havoc with our personal finances, leading to higher interest rates on mortgages, car loans, and much more. But despite the fact that business credit and personal credit are separate scores, many first-time entrepreneurs still make the critical mistake of thinking that personal credit won’t affect their businesses. Continue reading “How Bad Credit Can Affect Your Business”

Starting A Business? The 5 Most Important Things You Need To Know

AllBusiness. comGot an earth-shattering great business idea? Check. Done all the necessary research and looked at the idea from a thousand different angles? Check. Developed a killer business plan? Check.

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Got an earth-shattering great business idea? Check.

Done all the necessary research and looked at the idea from a thousand different angles? Check. Continue reading “Starting A Business? The 5 Most Important Things You Need To Know”

15 Key Steps To Set Up A Charity

AllBusiness. comBy Richard D Harroch and Harris D. BassNonprofit charitable organizations are intended to operate for the public good.  When a nonprofit charitable organization is qualified as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), donors can generally deduct their contributions to the charity on their tax returns.

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Nonprofit charitable organizations are intended to operate for the public good. Continue reading “15 Key Steps To Set Up A Charity”

5 Ways You Can Rock Social Media—Even If You’re Not Social Media Savvy

AllBusiness. comSome people—almost always young people—are what you would call naturals with social media. They have no problem tossing out pithy one-liners on Twitter and sharing their thoughts on Facebook almost in real time. I’m not one of those people.

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Some people—almost always young people—are what you would call naturals with social media. They have no problem tossing out pithy one-liners on Twitter and sharing their thoughts on Facebook almost in real time. Continue reading “5 Ways You Can Rock Social Media—Even If You’re Not Social Media Savvy”

Resolving Conflict In The Workplace: What To Do When Tempers Flare

AllBusiness. comBickering in the workplace is toxic. Anyone who is forced to listen to complaints and gripes is immediately put in the center of the conflict. This can spread like a cancer in your office and cause employees to become disgruntled and unhappy with their jobs.

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Bickering in the workplace is toxic. Anyone who is forced to listen to complaints and gripes is immediately put in the center of the conflict. Continue reading “Resolving Conflict In The Workplace: What To Do When Tempers Flare”

Am I Stealing Someone Else’s Work??

In working with online entrepreneurs, I am often asked about copyright and content generation. In an earlier post, I went over what copyright law is, and how it can best be used to your advantage. Another piece of that, however, is how to be sure you are not using someone else’s work!With all of the available content online these days, chances are you will not be the first (or last!) to write about any specific topic you choose. While I will spare you the intricacies of copyright law, suffice it to say that as long as you are generating original content, you will likely not encounter copyright infringement.

attorneyIn working with online entrepreneurs, I am often asked about copyright and content generation. In an earlier post, I went over what copyright law is, and how it can best be used to your advantage. Another piece of that, however, is how to be sure you are not using someone else’s work!

With all of the available content online these days, chances are you will not be the first (or last!) to write about any specific topic you choose. Continue reading “Am I Stealing Someone Else’s Work??”

How A Risky Financing Strategy Paid Off For One Entrepreneur

AllBusiness. comIt can be one of the riskiest moves an entrepreneur can make: using a credit card to help fund a startup. David Batchelor knew it was the kind of move that could either pay off big time, or leave him with credit card debt. As the president and founder of DialMyCalls, a mass notification service used by school, churches, nonprofits, and other organizations to send phone calls or text messages to a list of phone numbers, he needed capital to invest in advertising to grow the business.

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It can be one of the riskiest moves an entrepreneur can make: using a credit card to help fund a startup. David Batchelor knew it was the kind of move that could either pay off big time, or leave him with credit card debt. Continue reading “How A Risky Financing Strategy Paid Off For One Entrepreneur”

Tracy Yu Joins The Women On Business Contributor Team

I’m pleased to introduce another new writer who has joined the Women on Business Contributor Team — Tracy Yu. Tracy is a writer and social media marketer with a passion for promoting women in the workforce. You can learn more about Tracy in her bio below. Please join me in welcoming Tracy to Women on Business!Tracy Yu is an experienced writer and social media manager.

AT&TI’m pleased to introduce another new writer who has joined the Women on Business Contributor Team — Tracy Yu.

Tracy is a writer and social media marketer with a passion for promoting women in the workforce. You can learn more about Tracy in her bio below. Continue reading “Tracy Yu Joins The Women On Business Contributor Team”