A young woman with curly hair, glasses, and a yellow shirt holding a red folder and backpack, standing indoors near wooden columns and decorative windows with bright light shining through.

Expand your career,
skills + spiritual life.

A woman reading a book open to the page titled 'Proverbs.'
Entrepreneurship, Business Management Alyssa Grasinski Entrepreneurship, Business Management Alyssa Grasinski

Trademark Myths That Confuse Small Business Owners

The name of your business, slogan, and products can feel deeply personal. Perhaps it reflects your mission, your creativity, or the values you hope to bring to your work.

But when it comes to trademarks, a few common misconceptions can lead business owners to make costly assumptions. Here are five myths worth clearing up.

Read More
Business Management, Entrepreneurship Alyssa Grasinski Business Management, Entrepreneurship Alyssa Grasinski

Can Someone Really Trademark Common Words? What Small Business Owners Should Know

Many entrepreneurs worry that a larger company could suddenly “own” ordinary language and force smaller businesses to stop describing what they sell, essentially putting them out of business. Fortunately, trademark law is usually much narrower and more practical than people think.

Read More