How to become certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Female entrepreneurs face unique challenges compared to their male counterparts. If you’re a female business owner you’ve likely been hard at work to stay competitive in the male-dominated industry. One way that female entrepreneurs are able to stay competitive is by becoming certified as a WOSB. After receiving certification you can compete for social and economic opportunities to help your …

What advantages does a trademark provide for your business?

If you are in the beginning stages of starting your own company in Tennessee, chances are you have already begun researching what you can do to protect your intellectual property rights. Failure to take precautionary steps against copycats and thieves can significantly increase the risks of your product or service being replicated and registered by someone else. Fortunately, following the …

Starting a nonprofit: an overview

While any company in Tennessee may provide a beneficial product or service, the primary goal of the nonprofit is to benefit the public, not to make money for the owner and/or shareholders. These organizations often receive benefits such as tax exemption as they pursue their mission. There are numerous factors to consider in whether or not to incorporate the nonprofit, …

Easing your way into your role as a step-parent

If you have recently gotten into a relationship with someone who has children from a previous relationship, you may have already started to think about your role as a step-parent. Building an effective and trustworthy relationship with a child who is not your own by blood can be challenging and even discouraging at times. At Fidelis Law, PLLC, we have …