Is your business name “fictitious”? While the term “fictitious business name” may sound fishy, it actually is a legal term defined by the California Business and Professions Code. The terms “fictitious business name” and “DBA” (an acronym for “doing business as…”)...
Partnership Agreements for California Partnerships In our recent post describing the types of business partnerships that could be formed in California, we mentioned that forming a partnership can be as simple as an oral agreement or a handshake. However, making such...
A few weeks ago, we posted an article geared towards entrepreneurs who are striking it out on their own with a new business venture. We provided some tips on how to make sure you leave behind all files and documents that your former employer might classify as “trade...
Congratulations! Your business is expanding, work is pouring in and you think it’s time to hire someone to help you handle it all. When it’s time to hire your first employee, it’s important to do everything “by the book” instead of “under the table.” Here’s a quick...
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. A service mark is basically the same thing, except it distinguishes the services provided by one...
