When naming your business, it's important to check the public records to be sure there isn't any other business already using the name.   I received a call today from a client who wanted to use the plural version of a name already in use for the exact same business.  In support of his using the name, he said that the city business license bureau was willing to issue him a license.  Licensing bureaus are only too happy to take you...

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By Guest Blogger Rich Vallari Southwest Sales Tax Solutions (702) 283-4686 Nevada Use Tax may be an area of exposure for individuals and businesses that purchase goods from out of state. Nevada Use Tax is imposed upon property purchased for storage, use or consumption within Nevada. As a corollary to Nevada Sales Tax, Nevada Use Tax is imposed upon purchases from non-resident vendors and is intended to remove any incentive to avoid Nevada Sales...

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After suffering for years with the dough-in-the-can and graduating to the dough-in-the-bag from the store, I finally decided to put my cherry red KitchenAid 90th Anniversary stand mixer to work on pizza dough.  It came out absolutely delicious, fluffy and crispy, and it was much easier than I thought it would be.  And so I share... Pizza Dough Recipe: 1 package active dry yeast (if you have the Costco-sized bag of yeast, use 2 1/4 tsp...

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A new client will often present me with a thick file folder full of e-mails, faxes, letters, receipts, and handwritten notes, all in disarray.  One of the most time-consuming yet unproductive tasks I undertake is getting this kind of file into some logical order.  As the client, you know far more about the situation than your lawyer does or probably ever will.  The best way to help your lawyer understand all the nuance is to organi...

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An insurance agent in one of my networking groups recently explained why one insurance company in particular can consistently offer much lower rates than his competition.  By allowing customers to choose their own coverage, no agent of the company is involved and the customer assumes all responsibility for choosing his liability coverage.  Are you confident that you'd choose the right coverage for your property given your geographic are...

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Open up the yellow pages to the "lawyers" section.  Pretty thick, huh?  We used to joke here in Las Vegas that the lawyers section was even thicker than the adult escort section, which topped 150 pages at one point.  In this sea of names and faces, how do you choose the right lawyer for your business? Let's start with firm size.  I've heard many business owners complain that they can never get their lawyer on the phone.  ...

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 I just posted an article about what you should do if you're ever sued.  One of the many reasons every business needs a lawyer is to deal with a lawsuit when, not if, it happens.  If you're in business long enough, you will be sued.  It's unfortunate, but as a business owner you must be prepared.  Many business owners believe a lawyer is only necessary in the event of a lawsuit.  In fact, a lawyer can help keep you ...

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I run across a surprising number of business owners who simply ignore a lawsuit.  Maybe they don't realize they've been sued.  Maybe they believe they've received just their first notice.  Maybe they believe if they ignore it it will just go away.  But they have, they haven't, and it won't.   A Plaintiff, the person suing, will list facts and legal reasons for their claims in a legal document called a Complaint.  Th...

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