Sep 29, 2026 | 2-Minute Tips, Business, Food, Legal Explanations
When starting a business, how you classify your initial investment—as equity or a loan—matters for your long-term goals. In this video, Tisha explains the structural differences for LLCs and Corporations, the importance of formal loan documentation, and how to protect...
Sep 21, 2026 | 2-Minute Tips, Business
Our “Is Your Pricing a Hit or Miss?” seminar and workshop is coming up soon. This short video contains excerpts from a past session to give you an idea of the type of information we’ll be covering. If you don’t have time to watch the video, scroll down for a written...
Sep 19, 2026 | 2-Minute Tips, Business, Food, Legal Explanations
Confused by the term “S-Corp”? You’re not alone! In this two-minute tip, we break down the often-misunderstood terminology surrounding business structures and tax elections. The Written Version When you first start out with a DBA, the legal reality is...
Sep 14, 2026 | 2-Minute Tips, Business, Food, Legal Explanations
Building a business partnership is a lot like entering a marriage—it’s exciting at first, but it can get messy without clear rules of engagement. In this video, we use the “dating to marriage” analogy to help co-founders navigate the complexities of...
Sep 8, 2026 | 2-Minute Tips, Business, Food, Legal Explanations
Maintaining your business entity is about more than just the setup—it’s about the upkeep. In this video, we explore the paperwork and tax realities for LLCs and Corporations, with a special focus on the administrative advantages of Texas-based businesses. The...
Sep 5, 2026 | 2-Minute Tips, Business, Food, Legal Explanations
In this video, we break down the complexities of choosing a business entity by using a simple “baby” analogy. Don’t have time to watch the video? Scroll down for a written version. The Written Version When you start a business without registering...
Jul 20, 2026 | 2-Minute Tips, Business, Legal Explanations
This blog highlights why protecting your intellectual property requires strategy. Start with your common law rights, register the essentials early, and think through your long-term business goals before diving into complex, multi-category, or international...
Jul 7, 2026 | 2-Minute Tips, Business, Legal Explanations
Wondering how to negotiate a Commercial Lease? This blog covers a crucial piece of advice for social entrepreneurs getting ready to sign a commercial lease: feel free to not accept the first offer your landlord presents to you. When reviewing commercial leases, I...
May 25, 2026 | 2-Minute Tips, Business, Pop Culture
Your Ongoing Mission. . . Establishing your new business is serious stuff. But you probably got into it because you’re following your passion –the things you love to do. So, even though the stakes are high, iti doesn’t mean we can’t have fun while creating the...
May 19, 2026 | 2-Minute Tips, Business, Legal Explanations
Distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor is one of the most complex challenges for any business owner. It is far more than an administrative choice; misclassification can lead to serious financial penalties, back taxes, and legal disputes. In...
