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Category: Small Business

Protect Your Intellectual Property

April 25, 2026 Will Holmes

The “First to File” Race: Why Waiting to Protect Your Intellectual Property Is a Startup’s Biggest Risk In the world…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: Intellectual Property, IP, patent, Trademark

Liability Clauses in a Contract

Will Holmes

Why You Must Review Indemnification and Limitation of Liability Clauses As a small business owner, landing a new client or…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: idemnification, liability, limits

Choose A Business Structure

Will Holmes

The business structure you choose influences everything from day-to-day operations, to taxes and how much of your personal assets are…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: business entity

Good Standing in Maryland

Will Holmes

What is good standing? Most businesses operating in Maryland must file a report by April 15 each year to maintain…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: good standing

Operating Agreements in Maryland

Will Holmes

An operating agreement is a written contract that sets forth the rules and procedures for how an LLC will be…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: maryland, operating agreement

Patents

Will Holmes

Patents If a person invents a new product or process, that individual (“inventor“) may consider applying for a patent. A…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: patent

Fundraising In Maryland? What You Need To Know.

Will Holmes

501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that have secured tax-exempt status from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) often ask for donations from…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: Fundraising

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations

Will Holmes

What is a Nonprofit Organization? A nonprofit is an organization that does not distribute profit among individual people, such as…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: 501c3, Non-profits, nonprofit

Maryland Sales and Use Taxes

Will Holmes

What are sales and use taxes? In Maryland, sales tax is a tax charged when you purchase “tangible personal property” and…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: sales and use tax, small business

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What Government Agencies Say…

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What Business Owners Say…

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Recent Posts

  • Essential Licenses and Permits in Maryland
  • Top Insurance Policies Business Owners Need To Know
  • Estimated Quarterly Taxes (Federal)
  • Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
  • Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?
  • Summary of the Major Laws of the Department of Labor
  • Disclosing Your Use of AI To Clients
  • Creating a Paper Trail For Your Business
  • Entrepreneur’s Guide to Disaster Recovery
  • Avoiding Data Breaches and Lawsuits
  • Stress Test Your Business Now To Avoid Problems Later
  • Why You Need Internal Controls
  • Protect Your Intellectual Property
  • Liability Clauses in a Contract
  • Choose A Business Structure
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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