Smith Dominguez, PLLC Jan 7How to Start Your Business Year StrongIt has been a tough couple of years for many small businesses. Small businesses that survived the challenges of 2020 and 2021—the worst...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Dec 9, 2021Common Considerations for Using a Liability Waiver in Your BusinessExposure to lawsuits involving injury and loss claims is among the biggest risks that businesses face. Although liability waivers are...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Oct 7, 2021How 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....
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Oct 4, 2021Sales Tax: What You Need to KnowMany small business owners contend with collecting, reporting, and paying sales tax. Although there is currently no federal sales tax, 45...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Sep 28, 2021Should 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...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Sep 20, 2021Where Veterans Benefits Fit in an Estate PlanIf 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...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Sep 15, 2021How to Open a Business AccountNew business owners often wonder which action items to prioritize when launching a new venture. If you recently started or are about to...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Aug 30, 2021What You Need to Know about ADA Website ComplianceThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses to accommodate people with physical and cognitive impairments. While the...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Aug 23, 2021What 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...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Aug 10, 2021How to Start an E-commerce/Online BusinessIf you have ever considered starting an online business, now is a great time to move from ideation to action. Online retail sales...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Jul 27, 2021Things to Know Before Joining a Multilevel Marketing BusinessMultilevel marketing (MLM) businesses sell products or services directly to retail customers using commission-based, nonsalaried...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Jul 23, 2021Adoption in North CarolinaTypes of Adoption: In North Carolina there are many forms of adoption. There is foster care adoption, agency adoption, independent or...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Jul 2, 2021Selling 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....
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Jul 2, 2021Divorce From Bed and BoardWhat is a Divorce from Bed and Board? In North Carolina, there are two different types of divorce that a spouse may file for: absolute...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Jul 2, 2021The Taxation of CryptocurrencyThe mainstream emergence of cryptocurrency has outpaced public understanding of the latter’s tax implications. The IRS treats...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Jun 25, 2021What You Need to Know about Hiring Seasonal EmployeesSummer is a popular time for businesses to hire temporary workers. Restaurants, golf clubs, resorts, amusement parks, and other...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Jun 15, 2021 Contempt in North CarolinaCourt orders are legally binding, which means that a person cannot disobey a judge’s order. But what happens when a person does disobey?...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Jun 9, 2021How to Read a ContractReading and understanding a contract can be daunting, especially when the contract involves a large life or business decision. There are...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC May 25, 2021Noncompete Agreements: How Solid Is Yours?There are many misconceptions and assumptions regarding the use and effectiveness of noncompete agreements. This is not too surprising...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC May 21, 2021Business 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...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC May 19, 2021Divorce: Initial To-Do ChecklistMuch of the work of a divorce involves separating your joint finances and assets. Below are some steps that can help you get started: 1....
Smith Dominguez, PLLC May 11, 2021The Business of Marriage: Considerations for Married Business OwnersOwning a business can impact every area of a person’s life. The impact is uniquely felt within a marriage. Married business owners must...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Apr 29, 2021How 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...
Smith Dominguez, PLLC Apr 20, 2021Meeting Minutes: What They Are and Why Every Business Needs ThemWhen starting a business, many entrepreneurs jump immediately into day-to-day operations. They often struggle to make time to develop...