Updated State Privacy Laws for 2023: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
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Updated State Privacy Laws for 2023: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

The landscape of data privacy laws in the United States is changing rapidly, with several new state statutes coming into effect in 2023. These laws will have a significant impact on small businesses and nonprofits, requiring them to update their privacy policies and procedures. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the key provisions of these…

Thinking About Incorporating Your Small Business?
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Thinking About Incorporating Your Small Business?

Incorporating your business can offer many advantages that may not be available to sole proprietorships and partnerships. These advantages include personal asset protection, increased credibility with customers and suppliers, and potential tax benefits. In addition, incorporating can also help you attract investors and obtain business financing. It is important to do your homework before taking…

Basics of Starting a Nonprofit Organization

Basics of Starting a Nonprofit Organization

Starting a nonprofit organization can seem like a daunting task, but with a little planning and effort it can be done successfully. Of course, having legal counsel to assist you through the process can make a huge difference – see support for nonprofits.  Nonprofit organizations are formed for a variety of purposes, including religious, charitable,…

Small Business and Non-Profit Lawyers Can Act as Strategic Business Advisors
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Small Business and Non-Profit Lawyers Can Act as Strategic Business Advisors

More and more, CEOs are turning to Fractional General Counsel for help with strategic business decisions. Utilizing, a business lawyer in this manner is often overlooked. After all, CEOs have plenty of other advisors, from financial experts to marketing gurus.  And, it is also true that many business lawyers understand the law, but they do…

Why Your Tax Exempt Business Needs a Nonprofit Attorney
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Why Your Tax Exempt Business Needs a Nonprofit Attorney

As the head of a nonprofit, you wear many hats. You are responsible for everything from fundraising to program development to managing staff. With so many balls in the air, it is easy to let some things fall through the cracks. But there is one area you cannot afford to neglect: legal compliance. 5 Reasons…