The United States has always been known for its work-hard-to-get-ahead mentality. Days that start before dawn, 60-hour work weeks and forfeited vacation time have long been the expectation of Americans looking to win at work. However, it has become clear that the...
A donor has just sent your nonprofit a generous check. How do you return this kind and important donor handshake? There are specific steps charitable organizations receiving donations must follow to comply with IRS tax laws. Charitable organizations should know that...
You might hear the term intellectual property thrown around quite often, but feel unsure exactly what it means. You are not alone in your uncertainty. As a business owner, it is imperative that you identify your IP and protect it to the best of your ability. What is...
Distracted driving causes more than 900,000 motor vehicle accidents every year. However, distracted driving can be difficult to prove. How can you prove that a driver who caused your injuries in a motor vehicle accident was driving while distracted? Virginia law...
As an entrepreneur, your concepts are the foundation of your livelihood, making it essential to protect your intellectual property. Defending your unique ideas and creations helps prevent financial losses and unfair competition. Types of intellectual property...
Your employee handbook introduces your company culture and values. It also can create employee rights. Increasingly, it is a means to fulfill and clarify government imposed notice and other legal requirements. Thus a careful, updated, and accurate employee handbook is...
On August 4, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) opened a new portal to allow smallest businesses and nonprofits to submit a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application directly to SBA for amounts up to $150,000. Previously, all PPP...
Though there are multiple business structures available to charitable startups, most choose to pursue 501(c)3 status over other alternatives. According to Forbes, more than 1.6 million nonprofits are 501(c)3 organizations and include environmental groups, food banks,...
President Biden signed into law March 11 the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Among the benefits is 6 months of free (federally subsidized) continued health insurance coverage beginning this month. This significant benefit is for individuals...
Intellectual property is a collection of intangible assets that you create for your business. This may include your business’s name, automated processes and logo designs. These unique items must be protected. There are four common kinds of intellectual property that...
