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Trademark Basics: What Can and Can't Be Trademarked?

by James Parsons

Trademarks can protect a brand or a logo, but detailed illustrations may be a bit trickier to trademark if they don't represent your brand or aren't sufficiently unique.

A Guide to Small Business Overtime Laws

BY Adam C. Uzialko

The laws governing overtime requirements can change, and the penalties for noncompliance can be expensive, so it's important to stay in the know.

3 Misconceptions About Account-Based Marketing

BY Jonathan Herrick

Many people don't fully understand just why account-based marketing is so valuable. In reality, it's a great strategy for engaging with the right customers at the right time – and that's something any business can benefit from.

3 Tips for Giving Your Corporate Identity a 'Conscience'

BY Alison Gutterman

Modern consumers want to see genuine brands that stand up for their values and beliefs. The stronger your organizational mantras, the easier it will be to position your marketing and grow a tribe of advocates.

How to Market Your Startup's Minimum Viable Product

BY Britt Armour

Many startups will plan a hard launch for their minimum viable product. They want to invest a lot of money and time into promoting the first version of their MVP, but this doesn't always make sense. You should align your marketing plan with your product roadmap.

How to Describe Your Business

BY Marisa Sanfilippo

The Business.com community asked, "What are five adjectives you use to describe your business?" We have some tips.

Should Your Business Invest in Blockchain Technology?

BY Howard Goldstein

As cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologies continue to disrupt the world of business finance, entrepreneurs must avoid the temptation of jumping in without fully understanding what this evolving body of technology means for their businesses.

How to Stay Productive When Working Remotely

BY Sammi Caramela

The Business.com community often asks about how to be productive when working from home. Our answer? Follow these tips.

How to Assess the Cybersecurity Risk of Your Small Business

BY Matt D'Angelo

Creating a security risk profile can help you determine how vulnerable your business is to cyberattacks.

How to Dissolve a Partnership Agreement

BY Marci Martin

There are a few different agreements you may want to consider creating in relation to how to dissolve your business partnership or limited liability company.

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If I have a 50/50 partner in my LLC and they have a specific job title that they are not performing, can that person be fired?

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What options do I have for splitting ownership of a new company?

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My brand is being used to promote other random businesses online. Is there anything I can do about it?

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My friend and I opened a barber shop but it's in my name alone. Does my friend have any say?

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What are my legal rights when it comes to cosmetic procedures?

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Can I fire a director who owns 25% of shares?