Your Trademark Isn't About You!

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Your Trademark Isn't About You!

When small business owners come to me asking about trademarks, they often open with, "I want to reserve my name so no one else can use it." And I totally get that. You're building your brand, which takes a lot of time, energy, and money. You want to protect that!

But what a lot of business owners don't understand is that trademarks really aren't about you. I repeat: it's not about a business owner getting rights.

Say WHAAAT?

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Five Contracts Every Wedding Pro MUST Have

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Five Contracts Every Wedding Pro MUST Have

You're a creative business owner.  Stop for a second and realize how AWESOME that is.  You're DOING IT!
Now take a second to realize that your business, while amazing and special and unique, has to play by certain rules.  And that you must ensure your business-- and all the hard work that goes along with it-- is protected. The best way to do this? Through tight, niche-focused contracts.  These contracts, drafted by lawyers who know the ins- and outs- of the industry, will do three very important things….

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