New News Source

As a public service the Arocho Law Office has created the following news and information website at http://arocholawnews.blogspot.com/. At that site you will find links to useful news and information on business, nonprofits, regulations, government, money, credit unions, world news and matters of personal interest!

Facebook Page Posts for the weeks of July 11th,18th & 25th

This is a summary of posts for the weeks of July 11th, 18th and 25th to the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

How Daydreaming Could Lead to Your Next Big Idea: http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/lifestyle/article/how-daydreaming-could-lead-to-your-next-big-idea-ben-popper

How To Take the Small Business Plunge: http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/how-to-guides/how-to-take-the-small-business-plunge/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+YoungentrepreneurcomBlog+%28YoungEntrepreneur.com+Blog%29

Telecommuting? Some Tips for Best Work from Home Experience - http://businessforums.verizon.net/t5/Small-Biz-Blog/Telecommuting-Some-Tips-for-Best-Work-from-Home-Experience/ba-p/230846

In Inc. magazines's recent post, 9 Things I Learned In 9 Years as a CEO – Part 1, Janine Popick says the first thing she learned was HIRE A LAWYER. To read the post go to http://www.inc.com/janine-popick/2010/07/9-lessons-from-9years-in-business.html

The IRS seeks comments on new disclosure requirement pursuant the 2010 health care reform law that requires that businesses and nonprofits, starting in 2012, to report aggregate payments to vendors in excess of $600 for goods and other property. The requirement applies for payments to all vendors, not just those related to health care. Presently, nonprofits and business are required to file Form 1099s for payment of services by independent contractors, but not for goods from vendors. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=225029,00.html

Business Tip: Marketing Your Business Online – to Get the Biggest ROI- http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/5-Tips-for-Marketing-Your-Business-Online-to-Get-the-Biggest-ROI/ba-p/26693?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072110-_-weekly-_-community

Starting a Trucking Business: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Business-Law-Advisor/Starting-a-Trucking-Business/ba-p/26211?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072110-_-weekly-_-community

From Bus.gov: How to Legally Sell Your Goods at Fairs, Garage Sales, Flea Markets, and Craft Shows - http://community2.business.gov/t5/Business-Law-Advisor/How-to-Legally-Sell-Your-Goods-at-Fairs-Garage-Sales-Flea/ba-p/26883?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072110-_-weekly-_-community

Business Tip: 4 Tips for Giving Your Business Retirement Plan a Check-Up – Before the IRS Does! http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/4-Tips-for-Giving-Your-Business-Retirement-Plan-a-Check-Up/ba-p/26637?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072110-_-weekly-_-community

Location, Location, Location: Where You Run Your Business Matters - http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Location-Location-Location-Where-You-Run-Your-Business-Matters/ba-p/27529?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

10 Signs You Need to Revise Your Business Plan - http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/10-Signs-You-Need-to-Revise-Your-Business-Plan/ba-p/28679?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Laid Off and Looking to Start Your Own Business? Understand Your Unemployment Benefits First - http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/Laid-Off-and-Looking-to-Start-Your-Own-Business-Understand-Your/ba-p/27723?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Starting a Travel Business - http://community2.business.gov/t5/Business-Law-Advisor/Starting-a-Travel-Business/ba-p/27613?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Starting a Home-Based Franchise Business – 6 Steps to Help You Find the Right Opportunity at http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Starting-a-Home-Based-Franchise-Business-6-Steps-to-Help-You/ba-p/27523?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Business Tip: Tips for Finding Small Business Friendly Banks at http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Five-Tips-for-Finding-Small-Business-Friendly-Banks/ba-p/27755?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Business Tip: Putting the “Social” into Social Media Marketing – Tips for Interacting with your Customers at http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Putting-the-Social-into-Social-Media-Marketing-3-Tips-for/ba-p/28719?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-072810-_-weekly-_-community

Things to think about before choosing a name for your business...

Before you create a name for a new business it is important to do a name search and check public records.

You should pick a name that describes your business, that the public is likely to remember, and one that is not already being used by another business or group as a trademark or a domain name.

In this internet age you can save yourself trouble by also doing some research to find if a website uses a particular name (domain). See if the name you plan to use is available as a website domain name. Use search engines like Google and Yahoo! to see how your chosen name is used.

Look in you local phone books to see if the name or any variation of the name is being used. Visit a library and look at business and trade publications.

Take a look at the federal trademark database of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Keep in mind that not all registered names are on that list.

Check your state or territorial trademark registry for the use of your proposed name or similar names.

Also do not forget to check the fictitious name databases (d/b/a or doing business as databases) at your local county, state or territorial office to see if a business or nonprofit is using your proposed name as a fictitious business name.

Not only must your name reflect your brand and be memorable, there are also a host of legal issues to consider. An attorney can aid you in the process of selecting a name for your business.