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Trademarking your Business Name

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Claire Kalia
A business’s identity is among its most important assets. Fortunately, legal mechanisms exist that allow a business to be able to protect its name and other identifying characteristics from being misappropriated or used by others. A trademark is a recognizable…
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Hiring Your First Employee

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Claire Kalia
As a business owner, hiring your first employee is a big step. While it is certainly a milestone of growth, it also triggers a variety of legal issues of which every business owner should be aware. It is extremely important,…
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S-Corp vs. LLC

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Claire Kalia
When an entrepreneur decides to make their business official, two business entities they may commonly consider are the limited liability company (LLC) and the S Corporation (S-Corp). While these two entities have several similarities and shared benefits, they also have…
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What is a Sole Proprietorship?

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Claire Kalia
A sole proprietorship is perhaps the simplest business entity available for self-employed individuals. In fact, many people have a sole proprietorship without even realizing they do. For example, a college student offering lawn services in the neighborhood to make some…
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LLC Taxes in California

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Claire Kalia
As we have previously discussed on this blog, a limited liability company (LLC) is the right type of business entity for many different types of companies starting in California. However, as a business owner, it is very important for you…
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LLC or LLP: Which is Right for your Business?

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Claire Kalia
Many people who start their own businesses have the ambition and passion required to sell their product or service in a successful manner. However, many entrepreneurs may initially be nearly clueless when it comes to choosing the right business structure…
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New Proposed Overtime Rules Could Affect Small Businesses

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Claire Kalia
Last month, President Obama announced his intention to use the administration’s federal rule-making authority to make significant changes to federal overtime rules. If implemented, these changes could have a significant impact on small businesses, particularly those that employ salaried workers…
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How to Set Up Employee Files

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Claire Kalia
Previously on this blog, we discussed the importance of developing an employee handbook despite the time and energy involved. Another important step for small business owners is to properly set up a system for employee personnel files when you have…
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Claire founded Kalia Law P.C. in 2012 to provide high-quality legal assistance to startups and small business owners. Her extensive experience and commitment to business law can help you achieve your goals of business success.

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