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Made in the USA
As a small business owner, it is important to set yourself apart from your competitors. If your product is made in the USA you may qualify to promote your goods with the “Made in USA” claim (and logo). Remember, Made in the USA is not just a patriotic statement, it also promotes the idea of stimulating the US economy which is an important advertising claim for many Americans consumers. However, before you do begin advertising your product as American made, be sure you understand what “Made in the USA” really means. For a product to be called Made in USA, or claimed to be of domestic origin without qualifications or limits on the claim, the product must be...
Read MoreOne of Minnesota’s Top 25 Blawgs
When I redesigned my website this past year I did so with the small business owner in mind. I wanted the business owner (new or experienced) to be able to get useful information from my site. My efforts paid off! I am proud to announce that budgelaw.com was named one of Minnesota’s Top 25 Legal Blawgs – for the second year in a row!! See http://practiceblawg.com/top25/2011-selections/.
Read More“Open Office”
Obtaining sound legal advice is essential for any small business. If you have limited funds, come to Budge Law Offices “open office” hours at Joule. For $50.00* you will receive a 30 minute consult to discuss your legal question – whether it’s choosing the right type of entity to form your business, protecting your confidential information, hiring employees or independent contractors – Budge Law Offices . budgelaw.com is here to help. *Due at time of consult. This fee is credited back to you should you obtain Budge Law Offices services. No appointment necessary, just sign in when you arrive. Come early to reserve a spot or contact Mary Budge at...
Read MoreSchool’s out for Summer!
Hiring and Using Interns. Small businesses are often strapped for cash and hiring and retaining employees may be outside your comfort zone and budget. A potential work around may be to hire interns or students to help you in your business, especially over the summer when many students are out of school. The general rule is that interns may be unpaid so long as they do not participate in productive work or displace the work of another employee. An individual must meet each one of the following factors to be considered a student or trainee (as opposed to being considered an employee): 1. The internship, even though it includes actual operation of the facilities of the...
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