The Legal Jim Podcast

When and why should you use a virtual business address for your LLC?

In today's episode of The Legal Jim, we will be reviewing all of the ins and outs that come with virtual addresses, including what they are, the main benefits of using a virtual address, and the limitations of virtual addresses (i.e. what they should NOT be used for).

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In my law firm I have developed a special process to help online entrepreneurs register and protect their trademarks as quickly and easily as possible. I call it the 4R Framework.

In today's episode I break down the four main areas of this framework to help you understand everything you need to know to get your trademarks protected as quickly as possible.

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So you've picked an amazing name for your business, and you want to make sure it is protected by filing a trademark application. But hold your horses - before you run out and spend a lot of money filing an application with the USPTO, you must make sure nobody else is using your chosen trademark.

In today's episode, I will walk you through step-by-step how to do a proper search of USPTO database, as well as a common law search to make sure your name is safe to move forward with.

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If you are wondering how to get a trademark, it all starts with your name.

In today's podcast episode, we will be talking about how to pick the best trademark name to maximize the likelihood that you will ultimately get the trademark.

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If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/services/)

If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. (https://hawthornlaw.net/)

To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. (https://hawthornlaw.net/tm-video)

To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.(https://hawthornlaw.net/trademark)

Paying yourself is likely one of the most confusing aspects of starting a business.

Not only do you have to decide how much to pay yourself, but you also have to plan for taxes, make sure you have enough cash left over to operate your business, and determine an appropriate cadence for taking a salary or draw from your business.

In today's podcast we cover everything you need to know to pay yourself properly from your business.

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Many people who set up their LLC on their own don't realize just how much goes into this process. There are so many opportunities for mistakes and things to overlook.

Would you like to work with Jim on a deeper level? Click here to schedule a strategy call and learn how we can help you to protect your online brand. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) If you are an aspiring entrepreneur ready to join our membership now, click here. (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/membership) If you need some legal templates for your online business, click here. (https://onestoplegal.co/) If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/services/) If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. (https://hawthornlaw.net/tm-video) To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.(https://hawthornlaw.net/trademark)

In today's episode of The Legal Jim we will be discussing all the things you must do AFTER you file you LLC to make sure you stay legally compliant.

In today's episode of The Legal Jim we will be reviewing 8 of the most common mistakes we see people make over and over when they are setting up their LLC's.

Everything from filing in the wrong state (and why this is BAD) to using the wrong address, to not using a Registered Agent, this episode is packed with a tremendous amount of information!

Would you like to work with Jim on a deeper level? Click here to schedule a strategy call and learn how we can help you to protect your online brand. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) If you are an aspiring entrepreneur ready to join our membership now, click here. (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/membership) If you need some legal templates for your online business, click here. (https://onestoplegal.co/) If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/services/) If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. (https://hawthornlaw.net/tm-video) To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.(https://hawthornlaw.net/trademark)

If you are wondering how to systematically build and grow your business like the big franchises do, then today's episode will be perfect for you. Today I welcome Franchise Lawyer Josh Brown onto the show to talk about the legal and practical things you need to do to take your business to the next level. Whether you are looking to take your brand to multiple locations around the country, license your intellectual property for growth, or just prepare your business to sell for the best price possible, today's episode will set you on the right path.

Would you like to work with Jim on a deeper level? Click here to schedule a strategy call and learn how we can help you to protect your online brand. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) If you are an aspiring entrepreneur ready to join our membership now, click here. (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/membership) If you need some legal templates for your online business, click here. (https://onestoplegal.co/) If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/services/) If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. (https://hawthornlaw.net/tm-video) To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.(https://hawthornlaw.net/trademark)

Yesterday I returned to Lisbon from a long weekend in the Azores, which are a group of islands in the North Atlantic that fall under Portuguese control. After two days of trying to explore the island of São Miguel on our own, we gave up and hired a local guide for our last full day on the island. Which begs the question… is an expert really necessary when it comes to the legal aspects of your business? Would you like to work with Jim on a deeper level? Click here to schedule a strategy call and learn how we can help you to protect your online brand. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) If you are an aspiring entrepreneur ready to join our membership now, click here. (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/membership) If you need some legal templates for your online business, click here. (https://onestoplegal.co/) If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of your online business, click here (https://www.hawthornlaw.net/services/) If you are interested in learning more about building and online brand and making sure it is legally protected, click here to schedule a strategy call and get started today. (https://hawthornlaw.net/) To learn more about why it is important to trademark your name, click here. (https://hawthornlaw.net/tm-video) To get on the waiting list for our new legal training, click here.(https://hawthornlaw.net/trademark)

Navi Maraj is an accountant and CPA who works with small businesses to save them money on taxes. He also has created a course to teach people all the ins and outs of bookkeeping so that they can deliver a clean set of books to their tax preparers each year.

In today's episode we talk about some of the most underused methods to save money on your taxes if you own a small business.

Check out Navi's new course here: https://navimarajcpa.com/

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