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Tisha’s Two-Minute Tips: Choosing the Right Business Entity – The “Baby” Analogy
In this video, we break down the complexities of choosing a business entity by using a simple "baby" analogy. Don't have time to watch the video? Scroll down for a written version. The Written Version When you start a business without registering anything, you are, by...
Limits on Political Activities for Nonprofits – What You Need to Know
Nowadays it seems everything anyone says or does seems to land on one side or another of a political divide, whether they intend to or not. This can be emotionally challenging for everyone, and business owners are no exception. We all have causes and issues we’re...
The Next Time You Ask for a Coke Be Sure To Say a Little Thank You to a Couple of Sneaky Lawyers
How Two Crafty Lawyers and a Shrewd Contract Took Coke From 9 (Yes 9) to 1.7 Billion Servings a Day In other parts of the country when people go out to eat they might ask their server, "What kind of soda do you have?" In Texas, they ask, "What kind of Cokes do you...
Birthday Freebies Are Like Internet Legal Forms
Too Much Cake and Too Many Freebies May Be Great Today, But You Won't Be Too Happy Tomorrow Last week I had the good fortune to celebrate 5 birthdays in one day. As with most birthday celebrations, they involved food. In addition to all the birthday cake (and one...
Picking Your Business Structure is Easier Than You Think
What kind of business structure is the best choice for your new business? Sole Proprietorship? LLC? There are a lot of options, and at first it may seem a little scary since your structure will lay the groundwork for how your business will operate. But it’s really not...
Business Alert: No CTA Penalties
Update: 8/11/26 UPDATE (August 11, 2026): FinCEN Formally Ends BOI Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule permanently eliminating Beneficial Ownership...
The Legal Implications of Implied Partnerships
Getting big money from Big Easy was anything but easy. Mardi Gras (aka Fat Tuesday) is fast approaching. I’m still reeling from all the holiday season feasts and Valentine’s chocolate so I was going to pass on the fat part of Fat Tuesday, but a friend of mine told me...
Copying Is Wrong If It Has a Copyright
Why copyrighting your work is more complicated than simply saying, “This is mine.” Did you watch any part of the annual 24-hour cycle of the movie “A Christmas Story”? In this classic tale set in the early 1940’s, 9-year old Ralphie Parker’s Christmas dinner turkey...
What Happens When It’s Time to Close Your Business
Starting a business is an exciting undertaking. Running it is an adventure unlike any other. But like everything else in life, all good things must come to an end. Businesses close for a wide variety of reasons. It could be because of financial hardship, changes in...
When a Business Offer or Coaching Program Is a Scam
Odds are you’ve seen e-mails, infomercials, or social media ads encouraging you to start an online business, earn money from investing, or make enough money to retire early just by using their “system” and working from home. Lots of people are looking for ways to earn...
Trademark War of the Roses…and Beer…and Horses
Contrary to what Anheuser-Busch tried to prove, you’re probably smart enough to know beer isn’t sold by the stem. Budweiser’s ads with their iconic Clydesdale horses are some of the most popular commercials every year. One of the most memorable was called "Best...
Why and How To Do a Texas Series LLC
Many business owners initially start as sole proprietors because it’s the easiest way for you to start a business. All you have to do is file an assumed name (DBA) and you’re done. If you started your business without registering with the State as some type of...