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    How to Start Your Business Year Strong
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Jan 7

    How to Start Your Business Year Strong

    It has been a tough couple of years for many small businesses. Small businesses that survived the challenges of 2020 and 2021—the worst...
    Common Considerations for Using a Liability Waiver in Your Business
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Dec 9, 2021

    Common Considerations for Using a Liability Waiver in Your Business

    Exposure to lawsuits involving injury and loss claims is among the biggest risks that businesses face. Although liability waivers are...
    How to Change Your Name in North Carolina
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Oct 7, 2021

    How to Change Your Name in North Carolina

    Though straightforward, changing your name can be a daunting task when you have never before considered the process and all it entails....
    Sales Tax: What You Need to Know
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Oct 4, 2021

    Sales Tax: What You Need to Know

    Many small business owners contend with collecting, reporting, and paying sales tax. Although there is currently no federal sales tax, 45...
    Should I Use a Confidentiality Agreement?
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Sep 28, 2021

    Should I Use a Confidentiality Agreement?

    Business owners often find it necessary or desirable to keep valuable and sensitive information private. In some instances, a business...
    Where Veterans Benefits Fit in an Estate Plan
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Sep 20, 2021

    Where Veterans Benefits Fit in an Estate Plan

    If you, your spouse, or a parent have served in the United States Military, there is a good chance that you are eligible for one or more...
    How to Open a Business Account
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Sep 15, 2021

    How to Open a Business Account

    New business owners often wonder which action items to prioritize when launching a new venture. If you recently started or are about to...
    What You Need to Know about ADA Website Compliance
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Aug 30, 2021

    What You Need to Know about ADA Website Compliance

    The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses to accommodate people with physical and cognitive impairments. While the...
    What Can You Do If the Original Copy of a Will is Lost, But You Do Have Access to a Copy of It?
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Aug 23, 2021

    What Can You Do If the Original Copy of a Will is Lost, But You Do Have Access to a Copy of It?

    When a loved one passes away, one of the most important things you can do is ensure that his or her estate is handled properly. This...
    How to Start an E-commerce/Online Business
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Aug 10, 2021

    How to Start an E-commerce/Online Business

    If you have ever considered starting an online business, now is a great time to move from ideation to action. Online retail sales...
    Things to Know Before Joining a Multilevel Marketing Business
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Jul 27, 2021

    Things to Know Before Joining a Multilevel Marketing Business

    Multilevel marketing (MLM) businesses sell products or services directly to retail customers using commission-based, nonsalaried...
    Adoption in North Carolina
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Jul 23, 2021

    Adoption in North Carolina

    Types of Adoption: In North Carolina there are many forms of adoption. There is foster care adoption, agency adoption, independent or...
    Selling Heir Property
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Jul 2, 2021

    Selling Heir Property

    A person who passes away and has a will dies testate. That person’s will distributes the property. But more than half of the U.S....
    Divorce From Bed and Board
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Jul 2, 2021

    Divorce From Bed and Board

    What is a Divorce from Bed and Board? In North Carolina, there are two different types of divorce that a spouse may file for: absolute...
    The Taxation of Cryptocurrency
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Jul 2, 2021

    The Taxation of Cryptocurrency

    The mainstream emergence of cryptocurrency has outpaced public understanding of the latter’s tax implications. The IRS treats...
    What You Need to Know about Hiring Seasonal Employees
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Jun 25, 2021

    What You Need to Know about Hiring Seasonal Employees

    Summer is a popular time for businesses to hire temporary workers. Restaurants, golf clubs, resorts, amusement parks, and other...
              Contempt in North Carolina
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Jun 15, 2021

    Contempt in North Carolina

    Court orders are legally binding, which means that a person cannot disobey a judge’s order. But what happens when a person does disobey?...
    How to Read a Contract
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Jun 9, 2021

    How to Read a Contract

    Reading and understanding a contract can be daunting, especially when the contract involves a large life or business decision. There are...
    Noncompete Agreements: How Solid Is Yours?
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • May 25, 2021

    Noncompete Agreements: How Solid Is Yours?

    There are many misconceptions and assumptions regarding the use and effectiveness of noncompete agreements. This is not too surprising...
    Business Trademarks: What’s Really in a Name?
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • May 21, 2021

    Business Trademarks: What’s Really in a Name?

    If you’re thinking of starting a business (or already have a business in the works), make sure that the name you use is not already...
    Divorce: Initial To-Do Checklist
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • May 19, 2021

    Divorce: Initial To-Do Checklist

    Much of the work of a divorce involves separating your joint finances and assets. Below are some steps that can help you get started: 1....
    The Business of Marriage: Considerations for Married Business Owners
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • May 11, 2021

    The Business of Marriage: Considerations for Married Business Owners

    Owning a business can impact every area of a person’s life. The impact is uniquely felt within a marriage. Married business owners must...
    How Does a Member Leave an LLC?
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Apr 29, 2021

    How Does a Member Leave an LLC?

    The owners of a limited liability company (LLC) are called members. At some point, an LLC member may find that they want or need to...
    Meeting Minutes: What They Are and Why Every Business Needs Them
    Smith Dominguez, PLLC
    • Apr 20, 2021

    Meeting Minutes: What They Are and Why Every Business Needs Them

    When starting a business, many entrepreneurs jump immediately into day-to-day operations. They often struggle to make time to develop...
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