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Job Hunting? Review Your Social Media First

2023-01-20T17:37:29+00:00

Recruiters, employers, and co-workers are all guilty of checking your social media either to see how you might fit into their organization or out of simple curiosity about who you are; chances are if you have taken the time to look someone up, they have done the same. Most of you are probably thinking that you have [...]

Job Hunting? Review Your Social Media First2023-01-20T17:37:29+00:00

Affordable Legal Advice for Ride Share & Delivery Drivers

2023-01-20T17:24:40+00:00

Affordable Legal Advice for Ride Share & Delivery Drivers As an independent contractor, it’s up to you to protect your driving record and maintain a safe vehicle. If you get a speeding ticket or are involved in an accident, the company you drive for will not provide legal advice or representation. You’re on your own. [...]

Affordable Legal Advice for Ride Share & Delivery Drivers2023-01-20T17:24:40+00:00

Living Trust

2023-01-20T16:54:15+00:00

Trusts may be set up as part of an estate plan for several reasons. For example, a Living Trust can help with estate tax issues, help avoid probate and address certain family circumstances. A Living Trust is a Trust that is established during a lifetime. It distributes assets similar to a Will. Avoiding Probate can [...]

Living Trust2023-01-20T16:54:15+00:00

How to Tell if You’re Being Hacked

2022-12-13T21:15:29+00:00

Have you ever asked yourself: “am I being hacked?” Perhaps not, because skilled hackers do their dirty work in a way that doesn’t tip off their victims. And that’s their point—the longer that a victim is unaware that they’ve been hacked, the more damage that hackers can do. Which is why being aware of the [...]

How to Tell if You’re Being Hacked2022-12-13T21:15:29+00:00

Applying for Business Permits Made Easy

2022-12-13T20:54:32+00:00

The Difference Between Permits and Licenses While similar, licenses and permits are different. Understanding the differences between the two is the first step in identifying the permits your business needs. Licenses tend to be general and apply to activities that require competence, such as offering medical services or building homes. Licenses are often awarded after [...]

Applying for Business Permits Made Easy2022-12-13T20:54:32+00:00

Porch Pirates – How to Fight for your Stolen Deliveries

2022-12-13T20:36:39+00:00

It’s that time of year again—the season when everybody starts shopping for the holidays! Whether you are seeking gifts for friends and family or want to treat yourself to a cool new gadget, you are probably planning to look online for the best deals of the day. It’s fun and easy to click “Add to cart” [...]

Porch Pirates – How to Fight for your Stolen Deliveries2022-12-13T20:36:39+00:00

Do I Need a DBA for my Business?

2022-11-07T23:09:07+00:00

A DBA (sometimes called a fictitious or assumed name) lets sole proprietors and formal business entities conduct business under a name that is different than their legal name. Sole proprietors must file a DBA if they want to get a separate business bank account. A DBA may work better for marketing and branding than using [...]

Do I Need a DBA for my Business?2022-11-07T23:09:07+00:00

Understanding the Small Claims Court Process in 5 Steps

2022-11-07T22:55:53+00:00

It’s an unfortunate fact of life that sometimes, people don’t pay you what they owe. This, obviously, applies to so many situations, from late rent to contractually owed amounts to money owed for work done. There’s a perfect venue for such disputes, especially if the amount that’s owed is minor: Small Claims Court.   It’s a [...]

Understanding the Small Claims Court Process in 5 Steps2022-11-07T22:55:53+00:00

How to Freeze Your Credit

2022-11-07T22:23:29+00:00

“Give credit where credit is due—otherwise freeze it.” Ok, that’s not an actual quote, but yes, you should consider freezing your credit in certain situations. A credit freeze can also be called a security freeze, but why would freezing your credit be beneficial? It’s an active, simple way to help prevent online criminals from opening new [...]

How to Freeze Your Credit2022-11-07T22:23:29+00:00

Small Business Debt Collection Options

2022-10-06T18:47:56+00:00

Small Business Debt Collection Seeking outside help is often the last resort for those looking to resolve an issue in their business. In the case of debt collection, hiring an attorney, or working with a debt collection agency may seem to defeat the purpose of what you hope to achieve. When you’re trying to collect what [...]

Small Business Debt Collection Options2022-10-06T18:47:56+00:00

Can You Be Hacked by Replying to a Text?

2022-10-06T15:50:19+00:00

Can You be Hacked by Replying to a Text? Have you ever lost your smartphone? Feels like you’ve lost your world—which, in a way, you have. Your phone has all your contacts, voice mails, apps, social media, photos, videos, search history—not to mention that you use it to call, face time, email, video and text. [...]

Can You Be Hacked by Replying to a Text?2022-10-06T15:50:19+00:00

New Law Prevents Medical Surprises – What You Should Know

2022-10-06T15:24:54+00:00

New Law Prevents Medical Bill Surprises—What You Should Know The No Surprises Act targets medical bill surprises If you’re like most Americans, “invoice” is probably your least favorite word. “Surprise invoice,” though, is on a whole different level of nightmare. If you haven’t experienced it yourself, you’ve probably at least heard of it happening to [...]

New Law Prevents Medical Surprises – What You Should Know2022-10-06T15:24:54+00:00

What Are the Differences Between a LLC, Corporation & Sole Proprietorship?

2022-09-09T22:23:09+00:00

The business structure you select influences the paperwork you need to file, your ability to raise money, how much you pay in taxes, your personal liability and more. You want to choose carefully. Launch Your New Business for Success While you may convert to a different business structure in the future, there may be restrictions [...]

What Are the Differences Between a LLC, Corporation & Sole Proprietorship?2022-09-09T22:23:09+00:00

Does an Operating Agreement Need to be Notarized?

2022-08-05T14:36:50+00:00

An operating agreement, one of an LLC’s (limited liability company) most important legal documents, should be one of the first documents you create when you form your LLC. So, does an operating agreement need to be notarized? Drumroll please . . . the answer is: no! Just because it’s a legal document doesn’t mean that it needs to [...]

Does an Operating Agreement Need to be Notarized?2022-08-05T14:36:50+00:00
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