Self-Care and Healthy Entrepreneurship
Being an entrepreneur is probably the hardest job in the world. We have a passion about something that we want to share, something that we think will make a difference. But so often, we’re either going it alone or with a very small team. As a result, we have to wear all of the hats: Chief Marketing […]
5 Easy Steps to Make Sure Your Business (or Non-Profit) is Structured Properly
Is your business or non-profit structured properly? Is it built on a solid foundation? These seem like simple enough questions. You set up your business or non-profit, and as far as you know, things are going smoothly (or at least as smoothly as they can be in the world of entrepreneurship). But what problems might […]
Maritza S. Nelson Named to the 2017 Ohio Rising Stars List
Maritza S. Nelson has been selected to the 2017 Ohio Rising Stars list. The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less. Super Lawyers, […]
5 Legal Tips for Every Business
As a business attorney, I talk to all kinds of entrepreneurs about both their passions and their struggles. Going out on your own to pursue your passion is scary stuff. (Spoiler alert: The fear never goes away; you just get better at working through it.) So here are five legal tips that that will help […]
7 Tips for Saving Money on Legal Fees
As an entrepreneur, you’ll probably need legal advice at some point. But any given legal project should make your business better—whether that means minimizing the risk of future conflicts, saving you time and effort, developing the business strategy, or even improving the image and reputation of the business—not just increase your business expenses. How do you get […]
Incorporating Your Business
You’ve come up with a great business idea, and you’ve read Business Entity 101. You’ve even decided that a corporation is the right form of entity for your business. How do you form one in Ohio? Like most issues, the steps are relatively straightforward; it’s the details you should be most concerned about. Choosing a Corporate […]
Business Entity 101
Most, if not all, of the entrepreneurs I speak to are understandably anxious to start doing their “Great Business Idea.” In fact, their passion is why I love doing what I do (and why I became an entrepreneur myself). But that excitement also makes many entrepreneurs dive right in without doing some of the less glamorous, behind the scenes work. And a great example of this is not forming a business entity before launching the business.
When Do You Need to Hire a Small Business Attorney
Every business will likely need legal help at some point. But no one goes into business because they want to spend all of the business’ money on legal fees. So when do you need a small business attorney? Forming A BusinessForming a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) isn’t hard. The Secretary of State […]
