Aug 11, 2026 | Business, Food, Legal Explanations
Starting a business is an exciting undertaking. Running it is an adventure unlike any other. But like everything else in life, all good things must come to an end. Businesses close for a wide variety of reasons. It could be because of financial hardship, changes in...
Aug 7, 2026 | Business, Copyrights and Trademarks, Food, Legal Explanations, Pop Culture
Contrary to what Anheuser-Busch tried to prove, you’re probably smart enough to know beer isn’t sold by the stem. Budweiser’s ads with their iconic Clydesdale horses are some of the most popular commercials every year. One of the most memorable was called “Best...
Jul 13, 2026 | Business, Food, Legal Explanations
I’d Like My Hot Dog With a Side of Bylaws Please July is National Hot Dog Month. When you think about it, it makes total sense. In May, when we’re thrilled to be outside using the grill, creating culinary masterpieces with fire, we had National BBQ month. We...
Jul 1, 2026 | Business, Food, Legal Explanations
Something to Think About When You’re Chin Deep in a Slice of Watermelon Aside from watching fireworks, one of the biggest July traditions is a cookout/picnic complete with fresh watermelon. If you’re like most Americans you probably have fond childhood memories of you...
Jun 7, 2026 | Business, Food, Legal Explanations, Social Good
It’s OK to indulge in rich, tasty goodness if it’s for a cause, right? I’m just gonna say it so you’ll get on the same page with me: Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream! Are you there? Did you just get a taste of fudgy smooth, cakey brownie with the...
May 10, 2026 | Business, Food, Legal Explanations
A Rose Is a Rose By Any Other Name. That’s Not The Case With BBQ and LLCs You know it’s truly spring (despite the past few intermittent bursts of winter) when you step outside and get that mouthwatering aroma of grills and smokers getting back to work doing what...
Apr 25, 2026 | Business, Food, Legal Explanations
Tasty Spam Versus Scary SPAM Recently I was watching a rerun of Bizarre Foods: Washington, D.C. with my family. On the show, host Andrew Zimmern, eats strange and wonderful foods from all over the world. In this particular episode, he stopped off at various food...
Apr 23, 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...
Apr 14, 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...
Mar 7, 2026 | Business, Food, Legal Explanations
Now that the new year is well underway business owners are focusing on tax season. Unfortunately, in addition to tax season being a money maker for the government, it’s also a money maker for scammers. Scammers are relentless and they ramp up their efforts during tax...
