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Lauren Boyd, Founder of Guide My Business Do you need legal advice as an entrepreneur? Lauren Boyd is an attorney and Founder of Guide My Business which provides a strong legal foundation built on a brand you own. She talks about how important it is to own your brand, trademark, and much more. If you start your own business you have to make sure you are owning your brand from the start as this is one mistake entrepreneurs make in the beginning. Owning your brand will help you set your business apart from the rest, and it can be important depending on your exit strategy. It’s also important to research a domain name, Instagram handle, and USPTO to see who else is similarly situated as your business with a trademark. While doing this you should avoid making it descriptive of the business and make it recognizable. You should also avoid trademarking your name as that isn’t allowed and focus on making your business name recognizable. You should also make your Instagram handle and domain nam...

Mital Shares Her Tech Startup and Legal Experience with us! Are you a tech startup looking for legal tips? Mital Makadia is an expert in working with tech startups as she's a Partner at Grellas LLC. From the beginning of a tech startup, founders should make sure to avoid some mistakes. What are these mistakes? Legal Mistakes Founders Make: Not making sure that the IP is your business's. You'll have to ensure that the IP belongs to your company and that you document anyone who helps you along the way. Not having an exit plan. You'll have to think of a plan for yourself and your company based on any relationship you or your company may get into. You may be asking what an exit plan is? An exit plan is put into place just in case the business partnership doesn't work out, plans change, adjusting to ownership, and much more. You'll have to discuss your venture plans if you want to go public, how you want to grow, and other methods. Having an exit plan will also ...