What is the GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new legal framework which the European Union will use to protect the personal information of European individuals. It was passed in 2016 and will become enforceable law on May 25, 2018. The GDPR provides the following rights for EU citizens: The right [...]
One negative side effect of entrepreneurship is dealing with taxes. But you can use these seven tips starting today to make your life easier next tax season. 1. First, understand how businesses are taxed There are essentially two ways the IRS taxes businesses and entrepreneurs. One is "pass-through" in which the business' owners pay [...]
There are essentially two ways the IRS taxes businesses and entrepreneurs. We'll explain them in as few words as possible in this post. The two primary tax structures Pass-Through Taxation: Most businesses are taxed as “pass-through” entities. This means the profits and losses of the company are passed through to the owners’ individual tax returns. [...]
Our presentation was selected again for WordCamp Kansas City! Join us to learn the Five Legal Issues Every Freelancer Should Understand. You can buy tickets and learn about WordCamp on their website. The presentation: If you are running a freelance business in Kansas City (or even just moonlighting), you should consider how the law impacts what [...]
Do you know what you can protect, how to secure your rights, and what constitutes copyright infringement? If not, then these three posts are for you! Part one covered what you can protect; part two explained how to secure your rights; and this post explores copyright infringement. What Constitutes Copyright Infringement Definition Copyright infringement occurs when [...]
Do you know what you can protect, how to secure your rights, and what constitutes copyright infringement? If not, then these three posts are for you! Part one covered what you can protect; this post explains how to secure your rights; and part three will explore copyright infringement. How To Obtain a Copyright Registration isn’t [...]
Do you know what you can protect, how to secure your rights, and what constitutes copyright infringement? If not, then these three posts are for you! This post one covers what you can protect; part two explains how to secure your rights; and part three will explore copyright infringement. What is a Copyright A copyright is just [...]
January 1st marks my four-year anniversary of “being my own boss.” And while the last four years have been exhilarating, they have also brought on plenty of stress and speed bumps. Luckily, Kansas City has a lot to offer when it comes to learning how to start and grow your own business. And the [...]
Hashtags. Love 'em or hate 'em, they are everywhere. But can you trademark a hashtag and prevent other businesses from using it? Last night during the "Cause if you like it, put a Ⓡ on it, oh oh oh" Trademark presentation, a woman asked this great question. My initial reaction was yes, subject to [...]
“Everything is negotiable.” Ok, well not everything, but many things are. Here are nine tips to help you negotiate your next contract. To begin, you should note that if a contract contains errors, or simply doesn’t meet your expectations, you should raise your concerns and negotiate new or modified terms that are mutually acceptable. [...]