
Your Intellectual Property Rights and Freelancers
If you have a business, you may have a substantial investment in your intellectual property rights. Any recipe, writing, art, music,...

Plastic Straw and Styrofoam Bans
If you own a restaurant in California, you may wonder how the new plastic straw and styrofoam bans affect your business. Do you have to...

Every Website Needs a Copyright Policy
Whether you are a small business with one employee or have hundreds of employees across the globe, if you have a website, you need to...

GMO vs. Organic: What is the Difference?
Food labeling today can be confusing. Everyone can agree that the quality of the food you eat will ultimately affect your health. But...

The Power of Local Reviews
If you are a small business owner of a restaurant, you likely know that word of mouth is one of your greatest assets. The different in...

Top Six Accounting Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Small business owners often love the idea of providing a new service or product but lack the accounting and bookkeeping skills needed to...

Can I Call My Food Organic?
Consumers are demanding organic food, free of pesticides and other toxic ingredients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

Deciding on a Business Structure
Congratulations! Making the decision to start a business is a huge decision! Your next step is to decide what kind of business structure...

Is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) Right for Your California Business?
A limited liability company, or LLC, is a popular election through which businesses form their organizations. An LLC is somewhat of a...

How to Prepare for Due Diligence in California
Due diligence is your opportunity to demonstrate that your company or IPO offering is a good choice. The best way to accomplish this is...