You see news stories about injury accidents in Tennessee all the time, and the number of ways you might end up incapacitated can be terrifying if you think about it too long. If you are suddenly in a situation where you cannot tell the medical personnel what type of care you want, who will decide? What if the decision is …
If you are a writer, composer, artist, software developer, photographer or other creative person living in Tennessee, you should obtain copyright protection for your creations so that other people cannot use them without your permission or make false claims that they created them rather than you. Obtaining protection from the U.S. Copyright Office protects your intellectual property. You can only …
For many entrepreneurs in Tennessee, the thought of starting a business from an original idea is met with great excitement and anticipation for the future. Developing a concept from an idea to an actual product or service requires an immense amount of time and dedication. One of the biggest risks that entrepreneurs face is being able to protect their business …
For couples seeking a divorce in Tennessee, rarely does a day go by where they are not met with uncertainty and concern about the future. Often, many critical decisions need to be made within a brief period of time that will greatly affect a couple’s future. These decisions range from negotiating child custody agreements to discussing how shared assets, finances …
If you are looking for investors to back your company and help you scale your product or service, it is imperative that you look for the right qualities to find a partner who truly understands your vision and is committed to your mission. Whether you are looking for local investors in Tennessee or branching into a national search, understanding the …
If you are involved with a Tennessee religious, charitable, educational or scientific organization, your organization could benefit greatly from obtaining 501(c)3 status. As the Foundation Group explains, a 501(c)3 organization is one that receives favorable treatment from the Internal Revenue Service and the state taxing authority. While nonprofit corporations make up the majority of 501(c)3 organizations, other eligible entities include the following: …
Leasing commercial space can be one of the more frustrating aspects of starting, or further developing, a business. A range of considerations – rent, duration, location, design, floor plan, capacity (to name a few) – must be taken into account. As they will quickly admit, many business owners and managers are uncertain how to approach setting up an office space, …
After coming up with a product or service, but before making it available to the public in Tennessee, you will need to apply for all the necessary licenses and permits. Depending on your plans for your company, you may not need many, but certain types of businesses require more than others. Failing to acquire the appropriate licenses and permits could …
Even though your Tennessee church is a tax-exempt organization, as its minister, you still have to pay income tax. Whether you are self-employed or an employee of the church may make a difference in what forms you use to pay your taxes, and what your exemptions are. However, you must pay income tax on all of your earnings. According to …
If you are the parent of young children, you may have already begun thinking about who you would want to care for them if something tragic would ever happen to you. Planning ahead for these types of situations, even if a bit unsettling at times, is certain to provide confidence that if you were ever debilitated in some way, your …
