Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why Startups Should Consider Old-Fashioned Loans
Back in the day, business owners relied on loans. You know, those large amounts of money you got from the bank. But in the past decade, venture capital has been the big thing. A venture capitalist is a private investor who provides capital to companies with high growth potential. In exchange, they get an… Read More »
New Law Prohibits Employers From Using NDAs To Silence Sexual Harassment
While non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are good tools for protecting trade secrets and important information within a company, some employers take them too far by not allowing employees to disclose illegal activities in the workplace, such as sexual harassment. This will no longer happen in the United States thanks to a new law. In December,… Read More »
Effects Of Non-Compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements are a controversial subject. These contracts are between employer and employee and prohibit the employee from competing with their former employer upon separation. The non-compete may prohibit activities such as working for a competitor, starting a competing business, hiring former colleagues, or developing competing products or services. These documents often include geographic… Read More »
Trademark Infringement Issue: Jack Daniels Vs. Bad Spaniels
Jack Daniel’s is known for its Tennessee whiskey, but another company is trying to take advantage of the alcohol maker’s goodwill by creating parody pet products that are tarnishing the Jack Daniel’s name. A dog toy that looks like a bottle of popular whiskey has got the alcohol maker doggone mad. The Bad Spaniels… Read More »
Hot Franchises For 2023
2022 has been a rough year for many people. The economy is unstable, with the price of gas, food, housing, and everything else going through the roof. Stocks are dropping. Many people have been laid off from their jobs as companies decide to go back to the office. Affordable housing has been nonexistent, leading… Read More »
Differences Between Startups And Small Businesses
When starting a business, it’s important to use the right terminology. Is your business a startup or a small business? Aren’t they the same thing? They may sound similar, but they have some differences. While both are new companies, each has different goals. Here’s a closer look at both of these terms. Startups A… Read More »
Avoid Unlicensed Contractors By Having A Contract In Place
After a disaster like a hurricane, storm, or fire, a person’s most prized possession — their home — may be damaged. Once they receive compensation from their insurance, they may want to rebuild. And because many people are living in temporary housing during this time, they often want to rebuild as quickly as possible…. Read More »
Copyright Infringement Over Chocolate Bunnies
When you think about copyright infringement, what comes to mind? Maybe a published article or a song. Perhaps an invention or work of art. Do you think about chocolate? Probably not. It’s a battle of European chocolatiers as Swiss brand Lindt has sued Lidl, a German discount retailer, for replicating its popular chocolate Easter… Read More »
How The Right Business Formation Can Reduce Your Tax Bill
Early on in your business, you likely made little money as a sole proprietor. However, in an instant, your business could explode. And so can your tax bill. This is what happened to one entrepreneur. A board game creator, he made less than $6,500 in revenue in a four-year period. Because his revenue was… Read More »
Using Copyrighted Photos Without Permission
You’re a real estate broker and while searching online, you see a beautiful photo of Orlando that you want to use for your marketing materials. You see a photo of animals that you want to use or your veterinary website. So you get a copy of the photo and place it online or in… Read More »